Balloons

What is the danger

The rubber of the balloons releases an excessive amount of nitrosamines and nitrosatable substances (measured total value: 2.03 mg/kg and 18.03 mg/kg respectively), among which NDMA. Nitrosamines may cause cancer through ingestion or dermal exposure. A child could be exposed to them when touching or putting the product in the mouth.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.

Measures taken

1. Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace Compulsory measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 29 April 2025
2. Warning consumers of the risks Compulsory measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 29 April 2025
3. Destruction of the product Compulsory measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 29 April 2025
4. Stop of sales Compulsory measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 29 April 2025
5. Recall of the product from end users Compulsory measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 29 April 2025

Product

Description

Inflatable balloons in a variety of metallic colours. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0CZS72M5N).

Packaging

Transparent film, sealed, with printing on it.

Brand

Roimylie