20 balloons
Chemical Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1766/18 |
| Brand | Hema |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | The Netherlands |
| Model Number | 1974 / 14.20.0127 |
| Published | 23 November 2018 |
Risk Description
The amount of nitrosamines released by the balloons is too high (measured value up to 0.12 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): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 19/07/2018
Product Description
Transparent plastic bag containing 20 multi-coloured balloons (23 cm).