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Snake – Save the World

Serious risk Choking, Injuries

Published by Safety Gate 31 Jan 2008In the weekly report of 1 Feb 2008 (week 4, 2008)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked just nowSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Snake
Brand
Save the World
Brand as notified
Save the world
Type / model
Article No 442.109.6, EAN 4022498500356.
Description
Snake made of soft plastic with green dorsal band and yellow and black spots; models in three different colours.
Risk
The product poses a risk of:- injuries because in the worst case scenario, when the tongue of the notified snake is swallowed it might become hard due to a loss of plasticizer (even sharp needles may emerge) which may cause serious injuries to the stomach or intestine mucosa,- choking because the snake's tongue may be easily detached and it fits within the small parts cylinder.
Measures
  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market
Notifying country
Germany
Country of origin
Hong Kong
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0080/08Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0080/08
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 0080/08
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2008-4 (XML)
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