EU Safety Gate Alert
Recall Summary A pack of 62 black 5-inch latex balloons sold in Germany is being recalled because they release excessive amounts of nitrosatable substances that can be absorbed through skin and mouth contact. These substances can convert to nitrosamines, which may cause cancer. The balloons do not meet EU toy safety standards.
- Product
- Pack of 62 5-inch black latex balloons.
- Reason
- The balloons release an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances (measured total value: 2.091 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.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- consumer product recall
- Country
- European Union
- Agency
- SAFETY-GATE
- Recall date
- 2026-07-24
- Status
- Ongoing
- Areas affected
- DE
- Distribution
- Germany
Official recall notice from SAFETY-GATE
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/4534faff-6323-466d-99c7-c9ec631d377b