WATER BOMBS
Chemical Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0931/18 |
| Brand | Out of the Blue |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 43/8998 |
| Published | 13 July 2018 |
Risk Description
The amount of nitrosatable substances released by the balloons is too high (measured value up to 1.78 mg/kg). Nitrosamines can be carcinogenic via inhalation, ingestion or dermal exposure.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 20/06/2018
Product Description
Small transparent bag containing 100 water balloons of different colours.