BS · Magnetic Putty

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.

Published: 30 March 2018
Notifying authority: United Kingdom
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 08/03/2018

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/0444/18
Model: Gold, Black
Batch: 6989530087573
Check-digit validated barcodes: 6989530087573

Classification

Category: Toys
Risk type: Injuries
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

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