EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Balloons Astaron “A2126ARWJBSL” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/03119/24
Summary
The balloons release an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances (NDMA and NDEA) (measured value up to 25.4 mg/kg). These nitrosamines may cause cancer through ingestion or dermal exposure. A child could be exposed to it when touching or putting the product in the mouth. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
- Inflatable balloons, in a variety of colours, some with football patterns. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0B8VD47DD).
What is the risk?
- The balloons release an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances (NDMA and NDEA) (measured value up to 25.4 mg/kg). These nitrosamines may cause cancer through ingestion or dermal exposure. A child could be exposed to it when touching or putting the product in the mouth. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 21/10/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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