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🧸 Product DE PL March 7, 2025

Crazy Scientist Stuff — GLOW IN THE DARK PUTTY

Glow-in-the-dark toy slime.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Crazy Scientist Stuff — GLOW IN THE DARK PUTTY
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Toys
Hazard
The migration of boron from the toy slime is too high (measured value: 1360 mg/kg). Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health of children by damaging the reproductive system.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Importer) Import rejected at border
Barcode (GTIN): 7290018133491
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 447 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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11 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 28, 2026
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What is this? This is glow-in-the-dark putty sold as a toy. It contains too much boron, a chemical that can be harmful.

What's happening? Tests show the putty releases too much boron. This could hurt children if they eat it or touch it a lot.

Does this affect me? It affects children in Germany and Poland who have this putty.

What should I do? Stop children from using it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The migration of boron from the toy slime is too high (measured value: 1360 mg/kg). Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health of children by damaging the reproductive system. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
March 7, 2025
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10093347

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What is this product recall alert about?
Crazy Scientist Stuff — GLOW IN THE DARK PUTTY. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The migration of boron from the toy slime is too high (measured value: 1360 mg/kg). Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health of children by damaging the reproductive system. ·...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 7, 2025 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany and Poland.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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