Hema · 20 balloons

The amount of nitrosamines released by the balloons is too high (measured value up to 0.12 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.

Published: 23 November 2018
Notifying authority: France
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Retailer. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 19/07/2018

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/1766/18
Model: 1974 / 14.20.0127

Classification

Category: Toys
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: The Netherlands

Product description

Transparent plastic bag containing 20 multi-coloured balloons (23 cm).