Cinmar Recalls World Magnetic Travel Maps Due to Magnet Ingestion Risk
Cinmar recalls World Magnetic Travel Maps sold at Frontgate due to magnet ingestion hazards. Stop using markers immediately and contact Cinmar for replacement instructions.
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When two or more magnets are swallowed, they can link together inside the intestines and clamp onto body tissues, causing intestinal obstructions, perforations, sepsis and death. Internal injury from magnets can pose serious lifelong health effects.
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What happened, in plain English
Cinmar is recalling World Magnetic Travel Maps with a burlwood frame because the included magnetic markers pose a serious ingestion risk to children. If swallowed, multiple magnets can link together inside the intestines, potentially causing obstructions, perforations, sepsis, or death. Consumers are instructed to immediately stop using the magnetic markers and keep them out of reach of children. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/4085-cinmar-recalls-world-magnetic-travel-maps-due-to-magnet-ingestion.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/4085-cinmar-recalls-world-magnetic-travel-maps-due-to-magnet-ingestion · Updated October 11, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #7857
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“Cinmar Recalls World Magnetic Travel Maps Due to Magnet Ingestion Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/4085-cinmar-recalls-world-magnetic-travel-maps-due-to-magnet-ingestion. Based on CPSC recall #7857 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Cinmar-Recalls-World-Magnetic-Travel-Maps).
Why it’s dangerous
When two or more magnets are swallowed, they can link together inside the intestines and clamp onto body tissues. This mechanism can cause intestinal obstructions, perforations, sepsis, and death, posing serious lifelong health effects.
Who’s affected
Owners of World Magnetic Travel Maps with item number 145684 who purchased them at Frontgate retail, outlet stores, or online between October 2015 and March 2016. Children in these households are at the highest risk due to potential magnet ingestion.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if you have a World Magnetic Travel Map with a burlwood frame measuring 54 inches wide by 36 inches tall that came with 50 magnetic markers. The item number 145684 is printed on the packaging. These were sold exclusively at Frontgate from October 2015 through March 2016.
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Cinmar- Product
Magnetic travel maps with magnets- Category
Consumer product
What to do — step by step
Stop using magnetic markers
Immediately stop using the magnetic markers that came with the product and keep them out of reach of children.
Dispose or recycle markers
Dispose of or recycle the magnetic markers to prevent accidental ingestion.
Contact Cinmar for replacements
Cinmar is contacting consumers who purchased directly and will provide instructions on receiving replacement magnets; you can also call 888-263-9850 or visit www.frontgate.com.
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the magnetic markers that came with the product, keep them out of reach of children and dispose of them or recycle them. Cinmar is contacting consumers who purchased the products directly and will provide instructions on how to receive replacement magnets.
Questions people ask
How can I contact Cinmar for more information?
Call Cinmar toll-free at 888-263-9850 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.frontgate.com and click on 'Safety Recall Notices' at the bottom of the page.
Contact Cinmar
We’ve drafted a message you can send Cinmar to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 7857 — Cinmar Recalls World Magnetic Travel Maps Due to Magnet Ingestion Risk Hello, I own a Cinmar Recalls World Magnetic Travel Maps Due to Magnet Ingestion Risk that is covered by recall 7857 from Cinmar. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the magnetic markers that came with the product, keep them out of reach of children and dispose of them or recycle them. Cinmar is contacting consumers who purchased the products directly and will provide instructions on how to receive replacement magnets. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: CPSC Recall #7857 (August 4, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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