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/02080/26 |
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Recall Summary
| Product | Balloons |
| Brand | Balloons |
| Country | Germany |
| Case Number | SR/02080/26 |
| 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/02080/26, was issued by Germany and published on the EU Safety Gate system. The recall involves a pack of 12 latex balloons in various colours. The product was sold through an online marketplace. The notifying country is Germany. The country of origin is Hong Kong. The risk level is classified as serious. The recall was initiated due to chemical risks and non-compliance with regulatory requirements.
2. Affected Products
– Product: Balloons (pack of 12 latex balloons in various colours)
– Brand: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Name: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Type/Model Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Country of Origin: Hong Kong
– Notifying Country: Germany
– Category: Toys
3. Hazard Information
The balloons release an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances. The measured total value of nitrosatable substances is 2.46 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.
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 26/05/2026. No specific instructions for consumers (such as returning the product, stopping use, or contacting the seller) are provided in the recall notice beyond the removal of the product listing.
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 remedy (such as a recall from the manufacturer or distributor) is provided in the recall notice.
6. Contact Information
– EU Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099553
– Notifying Country: Germany
– Case Number: SR/02080/26
– Pictures of the product are available at the following URLs:
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11227559
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11227560
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11227561
– Brand contact information: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Online marketplace contact information: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Manufacturer or distributor contact information: Not specified in the recall notice.
Additional Notes
– The recall notice does not specify the brand, model number, batch number, barcode, or production dates of the affected balloons.
– The recall notice does not provide a direct consumer contact number, email, or website for the manufacturer, distributor, or online marketplace.
– The recall notice does not instruct consumers to stop using the product, return it, or dispose of it. The only action recorded is the removal of the product listing by the online marketplace.
– The risk is classified as “Serious risk” by the notifying authority.
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/02080/26).
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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