Toys & kidschemical

Balloons

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…

Read the official notice → Balloons
Date
2026-07-24
Country
Germany
Classification
chemical
Category
Toys & kids
Source
EU Safety Gate

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What to do

  1. Check the brand, model, batch number and pictures against the official notice.
  2. If yours matches, stop using it and keep it away from children.
  3. Follow the remedy in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from the seller or maker. Many recalls also apply to items bought online.

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