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Zelbuck Children's Chess Games Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Magnet Ingestion; Violate Mandatory Standard for Toys; Sold on Amazon by n b plus

Official CPSC recall 26-302, dated Feb 26, 2026.

Last checked against CPSC data on Oct 15, 2026, 7:03 PM ET.

Status: Recall found CPSC

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Hazard (from the official notice)

The recalled children's chess games violate the mandatory standard for toys because they contain loose magnets posing an ingestion hazard to children.

Remedy (from the official notice)

Consumers should stop using the recalled games immediately, take them away from children and contact n b plus for a full refund.

Hazard (from the official notice)

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.

Remedy (from the official notice)

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.

Description (from the official notice)

This recall involves Zelbuck-branded children's chess games. The recalled, blue turtle-shaped games have a white playing board at the top and come with a multi-colored spinner and 32 black magnetic balls that can be stored under the playing board. "Magnetism Ball Game" is printed on the front of the game's box and "Number 999-9" on the back.

Remedy options (from the official notice)

Refund

Incidents and injuries (from the official notice)

None reported

Where it was sold (from the official notice)

Online at Amazon.com from October 2025 through November 2025 for about $14.

Consumer contact (from the official notice)

n b plus by email at zelbuckrecall@sina.com.

Hazard and remedy text is shown word for word from the official notice.

Recalled Zelbuck "Magnetism ball game" – box"Magnetism Ball Game" is printed on the front of the "Magnetism ball game" box and "Number 999-9" on the backRecalled children's Zelbuck "Magnetism ball game" chess game

Questions About This Recall

What is the hazard in the official notice?

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.

What does the official notice say to do?

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.

Where is the official notice?

The CPSC notice is linked on this page. Compare the brand, model, and date on your label with that notice.

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