Balloons (MTC)
The product releases an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances (measured value up to 2.9 mg/kg). Nitrosatable compounds can be converted into nitrosamines, which are genotoxic carcinogens via inhalation, ingestion…
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- Date
- 2023-02-24
- Country
- France
- Brand
- MTC
- Product
- Balloons
- Classification
- chemical
- Category
- Toys & kids
- Source
- EU Safety Gate
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What to do
- Check the brand, model, batch number and pictures against the official notice.
- If yours matches, stop using it and keep it away from children.
- Follow the remedy in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from the seller or maker. Many recalls also apply to items bought online.
General guidance from Recall Atlas. The official notice from the European Commission's Safety Gate has the exact models, batch codes and remedy, and it takes priority.
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