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BS Magnetic Putty — injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesMar 30, 2018
Photo from the official notice: BS Magnetic Putty — injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: BS Magnetic Putty — injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: BS Magnetic Putty — injuries risk

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

Hazard

The putty contains a magnet which is a small part and has a high magnetic flux. If a child swallows the 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 standard EN 71-1.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (08/03/2018)

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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