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🧸 Product GB IE May 22, 2020

Insta-Snow Powder

Instant snow powder kit.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Insta-Snow Powder
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Choking, Injuries
Category
Toys
Hazard
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.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
Barcode (GTIN): 851724001213
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This alert was reported 2259 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.
📈 Timeline
73 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 29, 2026
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What is this? Insta-Snow Powder is a toy that looks like fake snow. It can grow very big when it gets wet.

What's happening? The powder can swell to more than half again its size. If a child swallows it, it may block their throat or gut.

Does this affect me? This is a risk for children who play with the powder.

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

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Choking, Injuries · Category: Toys · Hazard: 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. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
May 22, 2020
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10001261

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What is this product recall alert about?
Insta-Snow Powder. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Choking, Injuries · Category: Toys · Hazard: 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. · Origin: People's Repub...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 22, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: United Kingdom and Ireland.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
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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