Balloons - Premiumline - Yellow
Chemical Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/01857/20 |
| Brand | Amscan |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Iceland |
| Country of Origin | Malaysia |
| Model Number | INT995509 |
| Published | 25 December 2020 |
Risk Description
The amount of nitrosamines released by the balloons is too high (measured value up to 0.118 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 08/12/2020
Product Description
Yellow balloons, 27,5 cm.