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White Balloons (model: 0406407) sold via Amazon — chemical risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChemicalSold on AmazonMar 27, 2023
Photo from the official notice: White Balloons (model: 0406407) sold via Amazon — chemical risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as the balloons contain N-nitrosatable compounds in excess of the 1mg/kg limit. When tested, the product was found to contain 7.62 ± 1.52 mg/kg of N-nitrosatable substances, giving a range of 6.10 - 9.14mg/kg. This presents a risk to users as N-nitrosatable substances are classified as a carcinogen. The product also does not include the required warning markings for latex balloons. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Import rejected at border
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

A large bag of small white balloons.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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