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Balloons XD “latex ballons - Qualified” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02696/24
Summary
The rubber of the balloons releases an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances (NDMA). Nitrosamine 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. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0BWQJNHH8).
What is the risk?
- The rubber of the balloons releases an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances (NDMA). Nitrosamine 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 taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 09/08/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 24/09/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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