Balloons
Chemical Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0991/18 |
| Brand | Shen Hua |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | The Netherlands |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Item No. 4-599 |
| Published | 20 July 2018 |
Risk Description
The amount of nitrosatable substances (3.38 mg/kg) released by the balloons is too high. Nitrosatable compounds can be converted into nitrosamines, which 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
Light blue birthday balloons decorated with the figure “1” . Each bag contains 10 balloons. A cardboard label is attached.