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Water balloons “Waterbommen” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1347/18
Summary
The amount of nitrosamines released by the balloons is too high (measured value: 0.40 mg/kg). Nitrosamines are genotoxic carcinogens via inhalation, ingestion or dermal exposure.A child can get exposed to them by putting the balloon in the mouth.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-12.
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Product
Water balloons
- Name / model
- Waterbommen · LO-51202B2359-G
- Batch number(s)
- EAN: 8711194112012
- Category
- Toys
- Multicoloured latex balloons packaged in a plastic bag.
What is the risk?
- The amount of nitrosamines released by the balloons is too high (measured value: 0.40 mg/kg). Nitrosamines are genotoxic carcinogens via inhalation, ingestion or dermal exposure.A child can get exposed to them by putting the balloon in the mouth.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-12.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 21/08/2018
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