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Magnetic putty LG-MY — risk: chemical, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0227/18
Summary
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…
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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 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
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 22/12/2017
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