[Recalled] Balloons - Premiumline - Yellow — The amount of nitrosamines released by the balloons is too high (measured value… | EU Safety Gate 2020-12-25
A safety authority has issued a recall or warning for this item. The confirmed facts from the source notice are laid out below.
Recall details
| Product | Balloons - Premiumline - Yellow |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Amscan |
| Category | Toys |
| Issuing authority | RAPEX |
| Reference | A12/01857/20 |
| Country of notice | Iceland |
| Risk level | Serious risk |
| Hazard type | Chemical |
| Notice date | 25 December 2020 |
| EAN / barcode | 0013051379346 |
Why it was recalled
According to the RAPEX notice, the identified hazard is: The amount of nitrosamines released by the balloons is too high (measured value up to 0.118 mg/kg). Nitrosamines are genotoxic carcinogens via inhalation, ingestion or dermal exposure. A child can get exposed to them by putting the balloon in the mouth.
This Serious risk recall concerns Toys products distributed in Iceland 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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