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XD latex ballons - Qualified balloons — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalSep 27, 2024
Photo from the official notice: XD latex ballons - Qualified balloons — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: XD latex ballons - Qualified balloons — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: XD latex ballons - Qualified balloons — chemical risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The rubber of the balloons releases an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances (NDMA). Nitrosamine may cause cancer through ingestion or dermal exposure. A child could be exposed to it when touching or putting the product in the mouth. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.

Measures taken

  • Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace — Other (09/08/2024)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (24/09/2024)

Product description

Inflatable balloons, in a variety of colours. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0BWQJNHH8).

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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