Smile
| Alert Number | SR/01263/25 |
| Brand | Simspear |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 4 April 2025 |
Risk Description
The rubber of the balloons releases nitrosamines (measured total value: 1.61 mg/ kg). 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.Moreover, the product releases an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances (measured total value: 9.13 mg/kg), which generate nitrosamines. 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): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 19/03/2025
Product Description
Inflatable balloons, in a variety of colours. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon.com (ASIN: B0B1Q34R64).