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Poundland 8-Pack of Valentine’s Day Heart Balloons — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2025-06-30

Hazard: Chemical

Poundland Valentine’s Day Heart Balloons 8-Pack, chemical hazard

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2025-06-30
Model identifiers	Barcode: 5045735005543; Poundland product code: 939773
Category	Stationery
Hazard	Chemical
Hazard description	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.
Non-compliance	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).
Recall number	2506-0139
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces 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 products	Restricted-substance test reports (phthalates, lead, cadmium, PFAS…) covering current batches and all variants.
Rules & standards likely involved	UK GPSR, UKCA · Full guide →

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