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LOCKII 100-Piece Party Balloons sold via Amazon — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2026-05-07

Hazard: Chemical

LOCKII 100-Piece Party Balloons pose a chemical hazard

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2026-05-07
Retailer	Amazon – The listing has been removed by the online marketplace.
Model identifiers	Amazon ASIN: B0F48Y5KYB; Amazon Listing Name: Luftballons, PartyBallons Ballon 2 (Luftballon_Macaron_100)
Category	Stationery
Hazard	Chemical
Hazard description	The product presents a serious chemical risk because it contains excess N-nitrosamines (measured total value: 7.25 mg/kg). Nitrosamines are carcinogenic, and users can be exposed through ingestion or dermal exposure. A child could be exposed to them when touching or putting the product in the mouth.
Non-compliance	Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011
Remedy	We recommend owners stop using this product immediately and keep it out of the reach of young children. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. Amazon - The listing has been removed by the online marketplace.
Recall number	2605-0027
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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