Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 24, 2026
📌 EU Safety Gate Recall Notice
Product: Balloons
Brand: Balloons
Country: Germany
Hazards: Chemical Risk, Non-Compliance
What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.
Case #SR/02071/26 |
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Recall Summary
| Product | Balloons |
| Brand | Balloons |
| Country | Germany |
| Case Number | SR/02071/26 |
| Hazard | Chemical Risk, Non-Compliance |
| Source | 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate |
Recall Information Record – EU Safety Gate Database
1. Recall Summary
This recall notice, case number SR/02071/26, was issued by Germany on 08/04/2026. The product is a pack of black balloons. The recall was initiated due to a chemical risk identified in the product. The notifying country is Germany. The country of origin is the People’s Republic of China. The risk level is classified as Serious risk. The product category is Toys.
2. Affected Products
– Product Name: Balloons
– Brand: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Model/Type Number: QQ0619-black
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Description: A pack of balloons in black colour.
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China
– Notifying Country: Germany
3. Hazard Information
The balloons release an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances. The measured total value of these substances is 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. The risk type is Chemical.
4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice states that the type of economic operator taking the notified measure is “Other.” The category of measure taken is “Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace.” The date of entry into force for this measure is 08/04/2026. Consumers who have purchased this product should verify whether the product is still available for purchase. The official action taken is the removal of the product listing from the online marketplace. No specific instructions for consumers to return or dispose of the product are provided in the recall notice.
5. Official Remedy
The official remedy specified in the recall notice is the removal of this product listing by the online marketplace. No information regarding a refund, replacement, or other consumer compensation is provided in the recall notice. No company recall code is specified.
6. Contact Information
– Recall Case Number: SR/02071/26
– EU Safety Gate Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099564
– Notifying Country: Germany
– Brand Contact: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– URL for Recall: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Pictures of the product are available at the following URLs:
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11227564
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11227565
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11227566
Additional Information from Source Data:
– Category: Toys
– Level: Serious risk
– Type: Consumer
– Risk Type: Chemical
– Danger: 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.
– Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace. Date of entry into force: 08/04/2026.
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/02071/26).
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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