Balloons
| Alert Number | SR/04259/25 |
| Brand | Loittainu |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | SH18100-1 |
| Published | 12 December 2025 |
Risk Description
The rubber of the balloons releases an excessive amount of nitrosamines (measured total value: 0.21 mg/ kg), and nitrosatable substances (measured value: 4.92 mg/kg) which generate nitrosamines. 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. 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): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Set of 100 colourful balloons,with a diameter between 25 and 27 cm. Product sold online, in particular via Amason (ASIN: B0DSG4R2VV).