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Chemical Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1347/18 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | LO-51202B2359-G |
| Published | 21 September 2018 |
Risk Description
The amount of nitrosamines released by the balloons is too high (measured value: 0.40 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 taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 21/08/2018
Product Description
Multicoloured latex balloons packaged in a plastic bag.