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Balloons Simspear “Smile” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01263/25
Summary
The rubber of the balloons releases nitrosamines (measured total value: 1.61 mg/ kg). Nitrosamines may cause cancer through ingestion or dermal exposure. A child could be exposed to them when touching or putting the product in the mouth.Moreover, the product releases an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances (measured total value: 9.13 mg/kg), which generate nitrosamines. The product does not comply with the…
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Product
- Inflatable balloons, in a variety of colours. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon.com (ASIN: B0B1Q34R64).
What is the risk?
- The rubber of the balloons releases nitrosamines (measured total value: 1.61 mg/ kg). Nitrosamines may cause cancer through ingestion or dermal exposure. A child could be exposed to them when touching or putting the product in the mouth.Moreover, the product releases an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances (measured total value: 9.13 mg/kg), which generate nitrosamines. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-12.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 19/03/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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