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LG-MY Magnetic Putty — chemical & injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalInjuriesFeb 16, 2018
Photo from the official notice: LG-MY Magnetic Putty — chemical & injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: LG-MY Magnetic Putty — chemical & injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: LG-MY Magnetic Putty — chemical & injuries risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The gold-coloured putty contains high amounts of arsenic (measured value: 32.9mg/kg) and lead (measured value: 29 mg/kg). Moreover, the magnet is a small part with a high magnetic flux. Arsenic is toxic and exposure to lead is harmful for human health and can cause developmental neurotoxicity. If a child swallows this small magnet and other metallic objects, they could attract one another causing intestinal blockage or perforation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standards EN 71-1 and EN 71-3.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (22/12/2017)

Product description

Magnetic putty containing a small magnet and small 'sticky eyes', supplied in a tin. Available in various colours.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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