Zelbuck recalled children's chess games on February 26, 2026, due to a serious ingestion hazard. The games contain loose magnets that can lead to serious injury or death if swallowed. Consumers should stop using the games immediately and seek a full refund.
The recalled children's chess games violate the mandatory standard for toys because they contain loose magnets posing an ingestion hazard to children. When high-powered magnets are swallowed, they can attract each other, or other metal objects, and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting, and/or blockage of the intestines, blood poisoning and death.
return it for a full refund. n b plus by email at zelbuckrecall@sina.com.. Consumers should stop using the recalled games immediately, take them away from children and contact n b plus for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to write "RECALLED" in permanent marker on the games and send a photo of the marked games to zelbuckrecall@sina.com. Consumers should then dispose of the recalled product.. Available options: Refund
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The recalled chess games are blue turtle-shaped with a white playing board. They include a multi-colored spinner and 32 black magnetic balls stored under the board. The box is marked "Magnetism Ball Game" and has the number "999-9" printed on the back.
The chess games violate mandatory toy safety standards due to loose magnets. If swallowed, these high-powered magnets can attract each other or metal objects, causing serious digestive issues, including perforation, blockage, and blood poisoning.
There are no reported incidents of injury or death yet. However, the ingestion of magnets poses a high risk of serious harm.
Stop using the recalled chess games immediately. Contact n b plus at zelbuckrecall@sina.com for a full refund. Mark the games as "RECALLED" with permanent marker and send a photo of the marked games to the provided email.
For questions or concerns, email n b plus at zelbuckrecall@sina.com. More information is available at the CPSC website.
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