Germany
Welkinkauf latex balloons in various colours, sold in a transparent plastic bag (barcode 6970163016740) and originating from the People’s Republic of China, are affected. They were recalled because they release an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances (1.15 mg/kg) that can be absorbed through the skin or mouth and form nitrosamines, which may cause cancer, and the product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive.
What's being recalled
Latex balloons in various colours
Packaging: Transparent plastic bag.
Country of origin: People's Republic of China.
How to identify it
Safety Gate alert SR/02727/26
Barcode: 6970163016740
The hazard
The balloons release an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances (measured total value: 1.15 mg/kg). Nitrosatable substances can be absorbed through the skin and mouth while playing and generate nitrosamines. Nitrosamines may cause cancer.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
What to do
Removal from online marketplace (voluntary, other).
Product withdrawal from market (voluntary, importer).
The official notice
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