Latex Ballon
- Recalling firm
- VUCDXOP
- Product
- Set of 100 colourful latex balloons (10 inches) for garland. Latex Ballon. Defect: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other Category of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace Date of entry into force: Unknown Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other Category of measure(s): Destruction of the product Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Reason
- The balloons release an excessive amount of nitrosamines and nitrosatable substances (measured total value: 0.21 mg/kg and 4.69 mg/kg, respectively). 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.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- consumer product recall
- Country
- European Union
- Agency
- SAFETY-GATE
- Recall date
- 2026-10-02
- Status
- Ongoing
- Areas affected
- DE
- Distribution
- Germany
Official recall notice from SAFETY-GATE
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/23937011-6efc-49c2-b749-9b7eb9690c0c