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Ballon, Party balloons — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalMar 26, 2021
Photo from the official notice: Ballon, Party balloons — chemical risk

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Hazard

The amount of nitrosamines released by the balloons is too high (measured value up to 2,72 mg/kg). Nitrosamines are carcinogenic via inhalation, ingestion or dermal exposure. A child can be 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.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (25/02/2021)
  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Distributor (25/02/2021)
  • Destruction of the product — Distributor (25/02/2021)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (25/02/2021)

Product description

Five yellow balloons packed in transparent plastic bag.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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