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7colors Magnetic Putty recalled over a choking risk
Product recall for 7colors magnetic putty presenting a high risk of choking and internal injuries due to the presence of small parts as received, which also have an excessively high magnetic flux index.
Take it away from young children now.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
What to do now
Small parts of 7colors Magnetic Putty could come loose and choke a young child.
- Take it away from young children now.
- Look for loose pieces where it was used.
- Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
Why it matters. Children under three put things in their mouths. Anything small enough to fit through a toilet-roll tube is a choking hazard for them.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- coughing, gagging or noisy breathing after playing with it
Get help urgently
- a child who cannot breathe, cough or cry — call 999 and follow the call handler’s instructions
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies.
Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2206-0156). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for 7colors magnetic putty presenting a high risk of choking and internal injuries due to the presence of small parts as received, which also have an excessively high magnetic flux index.
The risk
The product has been identified as presenting a high risk of choking and internal injuries as the small magnetic cube and plastic eyes are small parts as received. A young child may put a small part in its mouth and the parents may notice in time, so the small part can block the child’s airways and cause the child to choke.
The magnetic cube was also found to have a magnetic flux index of up to 888.14 KG²mm², greater than the maximum permissible level of 50 KG²mm². Small, high-powered magnetic products can be easily swallowed and, when ingested, have the potential to cause serious internal injuries within the gastrointestinal tract.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
OPSS are requiring the recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Wish).
Advice to consumers
OPSS are requiring the recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Wish).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2206-0156
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
A circular silver tin containing grey putty, four plastic eyes and a small magnetic cube.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has 7colors Magnetic Putty been recalled?
Small parts of 7colors Magnetic Putty could come loose and choke a young child. Children under three put things in their mouths. Anything small enough to fit through a toilet-roll tube is a choking hazard for them.
How do I know if my product is affected?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official notice.
What should I do now?
Take it away from young children now. Look for loose pieces where it was used.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
Where was 7colors Magnetic Putty sold?
The notice names Wish. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
