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Poundland 8-Pack of Valentine's Day Heart Balloons — chemical risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChemicalJun 30, 2025

Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains an excess of N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatables. These compounds are considered toxic, and their use is restricted in products intended for use as toys. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toy (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Remedy

The product has been recalled from end users. Customers are advised to stop using the product immediately and return it to their local store for a full refund. No receipt is required. For further information please access the following link: [https://www.poundland.co.uk/media/wysiwyg/PDF/CUSTOMER_NOTICE_UK_- 939773 - 8PK_HEART_BALLOONS_VDAY.pdf](https://www.poundland.co.uk/media/wysiwyg/PDF/CUSTOMER_NOTICE_UK - 939773 -_8PK_HEART_BALLOONS_VDAY.pdf).

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

Red latex heart balloons sold in a pack of 8.

Matching notices: same barcode or model

Other official notices (EU, U.S. or UK) with the same barcode, or the same brand and model number. Check the details: a match is a strong hint, not proof that it is the same product.

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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