Over 150,000 Magnet Chess Games Recalled for Ingestion Hazard

Stoney Games issues recall for Kluster Fun Tabletop Magnet Chess Games due to small, loose magnets that violate toy safety standards.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 7:49pm

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of around 151,600 Kluster Fun Tabletop Magnet Chess Games sold by Stoney Games between October 2018 and September 2025. The games contain small, loose magnets that can pose a serious ingestion hazard to children, violating mandatory toy safety standards. No injuries have been reported, but consumers are advised to stop using the products immediately and contact the company.

Why it matters

Ingesting small magnets can lead to severe medical complications, including perforations, twisting, and blockages in the digestive system, as well as blood poisoning and even death. This recall highlights the importance of toy safety standards and the need for vigilance from both manufacturers and consumers to prevent such hazards, especially with products intended for children.

The details

The recalled Kluster Fun Tabletop Magnet Chess Games were sold online and in independent game stores for $15 to $20. They come in a black box with the 'Kluster' logo, an orange string, around 24 magnets, a black storage pouch, and an instruction manual. Some were also sold in a white bag with instructions on the back. The magnets in the games are between 0.5 to 1 inch wide and 0.3 to 0.4 inches high, which fit within the CPSC's small parts cylinder and violate the mandatory standard for toys.

  • The recall was announced on Thursday, March 12, 2026 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
  • The affected Kluster Fun Tabletop Magnet Chess Games were sold between October 2018 and September 2025.

The players

Stoney Games

The company that manufactured and sold the recalled Kluster Fun Tabletop Magnet Chess Games.

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

The federal agency that oversees consumer product safety and announced the recall of the Kluster Fun Tabletop Magnet Chess Games.

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What’s next

Consumers with the recalled Kluster Fun Tabletop Magnet Chess Games are advised to stop using them immediately, keep them away from children, and contact Stoney Games to find out how to return the products and possibly receive replacement magnets that comply with safety standards.

The takeaway

This recall underscores the critical importance of toy safety standards and the need for both manufacturers and consumers to be vigilant about potential hazards, especially with products intended for children. It serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of small, powerful magnets that can pose serious health risks if swallowed.