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Magic Slime safety warning over harmful chemicals
Product Safety Report for Magic Slime presenting a serious chemical risk.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice 
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
Magic Slime
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 6972613449894
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- 660167
What to do now
The problem with Magic Slime is chemical: it contains something that should not be there at that level.
- Take it away from children now and stop using it.
- Wash your hands after handling it.
- The marketplace has removed the listing. Contact the seller through your order history to ask for a refund.
- Report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service if the seller does not respond.
Why it matters. Limits on substances such as lead, cadmium, phthalates and formaldehyde exist because of their effects on health over time. Children are more exposed because they chew and handle products.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- skin redness, itching or a rash where it touched
Get help urgently
- if a child has chewed or swallowed part of it and is unwell, contact NHS 111 or your GP
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.
Getting your money back
Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme.
Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2412-0049). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Magic Slime presenting a serious chemical risk.
The risk
The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains excess concentrations of boron. The sample was found to contain 500mg/kg of boron, which exceeds the maximum permissible concentration of 300mg/kg. Digestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health of children by damaging their reproductive system.
Additionally, the product presents a risk of choking as when tested, parts of the slime detached easily, and a hard ‘small ball’ was a present as a removable component. Both the slime and small ball were able to fit entirely inside of a small parts cylinder, meaning that if a child user were to put the product in their mouths, they may choke. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
The goods have been seized from the retail premises and are in safe storage awaiting destruction.
Advice to consumers
Owners should stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
The goods have been seized from the retail premises and are in safe storage awaiting destruction.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2412-0049
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
A plastic tube of slime with plastic screw lid. The slime is ombre with glitter and is available in various colours designs including purple, green, pink and orange.
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Questions
Why has Magic Slime been reported?
The problem with Magic Slime is chemical: it contains something that should not be there at that level. Limits on substances such as lead, cadmium, phthalates and formaldehyde exist because of their effects on health over time. Children are more exposed because they chew and handle products.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the barcode and item or listing code on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Take it away from children now and stop using it. Wash your hands after handling it.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme. Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.
