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Riethmüller Riethmüller 50x Ballons balloons — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalMay 6, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Riethmüller Riethmüller 50x Ballons balloons — chemical risk

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Hazard

The amount of nitrosamines released by the balloons is too high (measured value up to 0.085 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 nor with the European standard EN 71-12.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (14/04/2022)

Product description

50 coloured balloons

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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