The following notice has been issued by the European Commission:
Alert number
A12/1650/19
Category
Toys
Product
Balloons
Brand
Unknown
Name
Yun fan 100 x three coloured balloons
Type / number of model
YF 235 100
Batch number / barcode
X000ZEQI1J
Risk type
Chemical
The amount of nitrosamines released by the balloons is too high (measured value up to 2.3 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.
Measures taken by economic operators
Destruction of the product (by: importer)
Description
100 coloured balloons supplied in clear plastic bag with CE sticker and label.
Country of origin
China
Alert submitted by
United Kingdom
Type of alert
Serious
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