Official recall atom
Balloons
Official action
Source. EU Safety Gate
Official identifier. SR/02171/26
Date. 2026-08-07
Jurisdiction. Germany
Hazard (official). The balloons release an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances (measured total value: 2.19 mg/kg). Nitrosatable substances can be absorbed through the skin and mouth while playing and generate nitrosamines. Nitrosamines may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-12.
Action / remedy (official). Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: 08/04/2026Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 13/07/2026
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