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Party Balloons, 10 XXXL Latex Balloons Tasteless Balloons — recall

Consumer goods · European Union · 2026-01-23 · China-origin
Hazard: ChemicalOrigin: China

Party latex balloons have chemical hazard

CountryEuropean Union
CategoryConsumer goods
Published2026-01-23
Country of originChina
CategoryToys
HazardChemical
Hazard descriptionThe rubber of the balloons releases an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances (NDMA and NDEA, total measured value: 1.7 mg/kg). These nitrosamines may cause cancer through ingestion or dermal exposure. A child could be exposed to it when touching or putting the product in the mouth.
Non-complianceToy Safety Directive; European standard EN 71-12
RemedyImport rejected at border.
Recall numberSR/00160/26
Official noticeView source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actionsMarketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days.
Self-check for comparable productsRestricted-substance test reports (phthalates, lead, cadmium, PFAS…) covering current batches and all variants.
Rules & standards likely involvedGPSR, CE (Toys EN 71 / LVD·EMC), REACH · Full guide →

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