Balloons
Chemical Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0990/18 |
| Brand | Shen Hua |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | The Netherlands |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Art. No: 3-385 |
| Published | 20 July 2018 |
Risk Description
The amount of nitrosamines (3.38 mg/kg) released by the balloons is too high. 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: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 01/04/2018
Product Description
Orange balloons packed in plastic packaging with a pink cardboard label. 10 balloons per plastic bag.