Balloons

What is the danger

The balloons release an excessive amount of nitrosamines and nitrosatable substances (measured total value: 0.21 mg/kg and 4.69 mg/kg, respectively). Nitrosatable substances can be absorbed through the skin and mouth while playing and generate nitrosamines. Nitrosamines may cause cancer.

Requirements breached

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

Measures taken

1. Recall of the product from end users Compulsory measuresTaken by: Other
2. Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace Compulsory measuresTaken by: Other
3. Stop of sales Voluntary measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 19 August 2026
4. Destruction of the product Compulsory measuresTaken by: Other

Product

Description

Set of 100 colourful latex balloons (10 inches) for garland.

Packaging

Plastic bag.

Brand

VUCDXOP

Model / type

XD0002156CS-CS-100-DE