United KingdomLOCKII 100‑Piece Party Balloons sold via Amazon (ASIN B0F48Y5KYB; Amazon listing “Luftballons, PartyBallons Ballon 2 (Luftballon_Macaron_100)”) are multicoloured packs of 100 balloons, origin Germany. They were removed because they contain excess N‑nitrosamines (measured total 7.25 mg/kg), a carcinogenic chemical; stop using them immediately, keep them out of reach of young children, and contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress (the Amazon listing has been removed).
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for LOCKII 100-Piece Party Balloons presenting a chemical risk.
Type: Stationery - Balloons
Brand: LOCKII
Amazon ASIN: B0F48Y5KYB
Amazon Listing Name: Luftballons, PartyBallons Ballon 2 (Luftballon_Macaron_100)
Country of Origin: Germany
Product Description: Multicoloured balloons, 100pcs.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2605-0027
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
The hazard
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.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
What to do
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.
The official notice
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