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Set of 50 5-inch blue matt balloons. — recall

Consumer goods · European Union · 2026-07-24

Hazard: Chemical

Set of 50 5-inch blue matt balloons Chemical

Country	European Union
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2026-07-24
Category	Toys
Hazard	Chemical
Hazard description	The balloons release an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances and nitrosamines (measured total value: 1.5 mg/kg and 0.34 mg/kg). Nitrosatable substances can be absorbed through the skin and mouth while playing and generate nitrosamines. Nitrosamines may cause cancer.
Non-compliance	The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Recall number	SR/02076/26
Official notice	View source ↗

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Rules & standards likely involved	GPSR, CE (Toys EN 71 / LVD·EMC), REACH · Full guide →

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