[Recalled] Balloons — The amount of nitrosamines (0.11 mg/kg) released by the balloons is too high | EU Safety Gate 2018-07-20

Authorities recorded a safety problem with this product. The details below come directly from the government recall notice.

Recall details

Why it was recalled

According to the RAPEX notice, the identified hazard is: The amount of nitrosamines (0.11 mg/kg) released by the balloons is too high. Nitrosamines are genotoxic carcinogens via inhalation, ingestion or dermal exposure. A child can get exposed to them by putting the balloon in the mouth.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-12.

This Serious risk recall concerns Toys products distributed in The Netherlands and was recorded by RAPEX. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.

What to do if you own this product

Stop using the product immediately and follow the authority's remedy (return, repair, or disposal).

Read the full official notice →

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This page indexes a public government recall notice for reference. We do not sell or verify this product; always confirm the current status on the authority's official site.