Balloons

What is the danger

The product releases an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances (measured value up to 2.9 mg/kg). Nitrosatable compounds can be converted into nitrosamines, which are genotoxic carcinogens via inhalation, ingestion or dermal exposure. A child can get exposed to them by putting the product in the mouth

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-12.

Measures taken

1. Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 17 November 2022
2. Recall of the product from end users Voluntary measuresTaken by: ImporterIn force from: 28 November 2022

Product

Description

Bag of 8 metallic coloured balloons with a diameter of 23 cm.

Packaging

Transparent plastic bag sealed with cardboard.

Brand

MTC

Model / type

50411

Barcode

3760263945902

Batch

052018