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Magnetic putty BS — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0444/18
Summary
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.
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Product
- Magnetic putty containing a small magnet and small 'sticky eyes', supplied in a tin. Available in various colours.
What is the risk?
- 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
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 08/03/2018
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