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Pack of 62 5-inch black latex balloons. — recall

Consumer goods · European Union · 2026-07-24 · China-origin

Hazard: ChemicalOrigin: China

Pack of 62 5-inch black latex balloons Chemical

Country	European Union
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2026-07-24
Country of origin	China
Model identifiers	2025HCQ
Category	Toys
Hazard	Chemical
Hazard description	The balloons release an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances (measured total value: 2.091 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/02081/26
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	GPSR, CE (Toys EN 71 / LVD·EMC), REACH · Full guide →

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