WILD BIRTHDAY PASTEL BALLOONS
Chemical Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/00031/19 |
| Brand | belbal |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Slovenia |
| Country of Origin | Belgium |
| Model Number | Art. 5000374, BRN BALON LATEKS D11 WILD, BRN 50000374 |
| Published | 20 December 2019 |
Risk Description
The rubber of the balloons releases an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances generating n-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA)(measured value: 1.2 mg/ kg).NDMA is a nitrosamine, which may cause cancer through ingestion or dermal exposure. A child could be exposed to it when touching or putting the product 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): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 03/12/2019
Product Description
6 white balloons with words HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY DEER and a sketch of a deer, sold in a plastic bag with a cardboard label inside.