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Balloon pumper Primark “Water Balloon Pump” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03378/25
Summary
The filling pressure may increase upon pumping, and the product might rupture causing a risk of injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
- Water balloon pump, with either blue or pink accents. Clear plastic drum containing 200 water balloons.
- Recall information: https://www.primark.com/help/s/article/Product-Safety-Recall-Notice-Water-Balloon-Pump?language=en_ie
What is the risk?
- The filling pressure may increase upon pumping, and the product might rupture causing a risk of injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 12/09/2023
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 11/09/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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