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Eurofiestas balloons — choking risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChokingJul 31, 2026
Photo from the official notice: Eurofiestas balloons — choking risk
Photo from the official notice: Eurofiestas balloons — choking risk

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

Hazard

The balloon contains small parts (the lip in the neck of the balloon and the confetti inside) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.

Measures taken

  • Stop of sales — Manufacturer (20/03/2026)
  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Distributor (28/04/2022)

Product description

Set of 13 multi-coloured balloons, containing confetti inside.

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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