Health Canada Consumer Product Safety · Canada · 2008-12-31
As described by Health Canada Consumer Product Safety: Archived - Children's Balloon Blowing Kits sold at the Canadian National Exhibition
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Reported risk: Children's balloon blowing kits have been banned in Canada since 1973. The safety concern is that blowing the balloons exposes a child to inhaling the vapours of any solvents present. Children can be fascinated with these products, and if they blow balloons for extended periods they may experience early symptoms of central nervous system depression or dysfunction, including euphoria, hallucinations, dizziness, and difficulties with coordination of voluntary movements. Prolonged exposure can lead to more serious symptoms including muscular twitching, unconsciousness, and coma. Health Canada has not received reports of illness or injury to Canadians related to the use of these particular balloon blowing kits.
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