EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Toys
Expandable toy “Insta-Snow Powder” — risk: choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00051/20
Summary
The snow powder expands by more than 50%. If a child puts the powder in the mouth and swallows it, it could cause occlusion of the respiratory track or intestinal blockage. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Expandable toy
- Name / model
- Insta-Snow Powder
- Batch number(s)
- #5225TEU
- Barcode
- 851724001213
- Category
- Toys
- Instant snow powder kit.
What is the risk?
- The snow powder expands by more than 50%. If a child puts the powder in the mouth and swallows it, it could cause occlusion of the respiratory track or intestinal blockage. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 14/04/2020
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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