Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 28, 2026
📌 EU Safety Gate Recall Notice
Product: Balloons
Brand: YMSZ
Country: Germany
Hazards: Chemical Risk, Non-Compliance
What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.
Case #SR/02070/26 |
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Recall Summary
| Product | Balloons |
| Brand | YMSZ |
| Country | Germany |
| Case Number | SR/02070/26 |
| Hazard | Chemical Risk, Non-Compliance |
| Source | 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate |
Recall Information Record
Database Entry ID: SR/02070/26
Date of Entry: 14/05/2026 (Stop of sales date)
Notifying Country: Germany
Product Category: Toys
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1. Recall Summary
On 14 May 2026, German authorities notified the EU Safety Gate system of a recall for a batch of party balloons sold under the brand YMSZ. The product, described as a pack of 67 balloons in various colours, was found to release excessive amounts of nitrosatable substances and nitrosamines. Nitrosamines can cause cancer if swallowed or absorbed through skin contact. The recall notice specifically states that a child could be exposed to these substances by touching the product or putting it in the mouth.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive. As a result, several measures have been ordered by the responsible economic operator: removal of the product listing by the online marketplace, destruction of the product, recall of the product from end users, and a stop of sales effective 14 May 2026. The exact dates of enforcement for the other measures are not specified in the recall notice.
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2. Affected Products
– Product name: Party balloons
– Brand: YMSZ
– Model/Type number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Batch number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Description: Pack of 67 balloons in various colours.
– Country of origin: People’s Republic of China.
– Notifying country: Germany.
– Case number: SR/02070/26
– Risk level: Serious risk (as classified by notifying authority).
– Risk type: Chemical
Production dates and company recall codes are not specified in the recall notice.
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3. Hazard Information
The recalled balloons pose a chemical hazard due to excessive release of nitrosatable substances and nitrosamines. Measured values were up to 4.28 mg/kg for nitrosatable substances and up to 0.266 mg/kg for nitrosamines. According to the recall notice, nitrosamines can cause cancer if swallowed or through skin contact. A child could be exposed to them by touching the product or putting it in the mouth.
The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive of the European Union. No other hazards (e.g., choking, flammability) are mentioned in the recall data.
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4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers who have purchased these YMSZ party balloons should stop using the product immediately and keep it out of reach of children. The recall notice states that a recall of the product from end users has been ordered. However, specific instructions for consumers (e.g., how to return the product, where to send it, or whether a refund or replacement will be offered) are not detailed in the provided recall data. Consumers are advised to contact the retailer or online marketplace where the product was purchased for further guidance.
The recall notice also indicates that removal of the product listing by the online marketplace and a stop of sales have been ordered. This means the product should no longer be available for purchase through the identified sales channels. Consumers who have already bought the product should not attempt to resell or give away the balloons.
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5. Official Remedy
The following measures have been ordered by the relevant economic operator (not further identified in the recall data):
– Removal of the product listing by the online marketplace – The product page must be taken down from the sales platform.
– Destruction of the product – Affected stock held by distributors or retailers must be destroyed.
– Recall of the product from end users – Consumers who have purchased the product should return it, though the exact return process is not specified.
– Stop of sales – Effective 14 May 2026.
The recall notice does not specify whether the remedy for consumers is a full refund, a replacement, or another form of compensation. It also does not state the name of the economic operator responsible for carrying out these measures
Recall Timeline
- **Current** – Recall announced via EU Safety Gate
- **Ongoing** – Consumers advised to stop using product
- **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available from manufacturer
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I identify the recalled Balloons?
A: Check the product label and packaging against the official EU Safety Gate recall notice (Case #SR/02070/26).
Q: What should I do if I own the recalled Balloons?
A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product immediately and follow the recall instructions.
Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled Balloons?
A: Contact the manufacturer or retailer using the information in the recall notice.
Q: What are the health risks from this chemical hazard?
A: The recall notice identifies specific chemicals of concern. Contact a healthcare provider if you have health concerns.
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