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Astaron A2126ARWJBSL balloons — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalNov 8, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Astaron A2126ARWJBSL balloons — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Astaron A2126ARWJBSL balloons — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Astaron A2126ARWJBSL balloons — chemical risk

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

Hazard

The balloons release an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances (NDMA and NDEA) (measured value up to 25.4 mg/kg). These nitrosamines 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 (21/10/2024)

Product description

Inflatable balloons, in a variety of colours, some with football patterns. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0B8VD47DD).

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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