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/02081/26 |
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Recall Summary
| Product | Balloons |
| Brand | Balloons |
| Country | Germany |
| Case Number | SR/02081/26 |
| Hazard | Chemical Risk, Non-Compliance |
| Source | 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate |
Recall Information Record – EU Safety Gate Database
1. Recall Summary
A recall has been issued for a specific pack of latex balloons due to a chemical risk. The product was notified by Germany under case number SR/02081/26. The recall is based on the product’s failure to comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive. The measure taken involves the removal of the product listing by the online marketplace, effective from 22 March 2026.
2. Affected Products
– Product: Balloons
– Brand: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Name: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Type/Model Number: 2025HCQ
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Description: Pack of 62 5-inch black latex balloons.
– Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China
– Notifying Country: Germany
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
3. Hazard Information
– Risk Type: Chemical
– Danger: The balloons release an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances. The measured total value of these substances is 2.091 mg/kg. Nitrosatable substances can be absorbed through the skin and mouth while playing and generate nitrosamines. Nitrosamines may cause cancer.
– Level: Serious risk
– Non-Compliance: The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice does not specify a direct consumer action such as returning the product to a store or contacting a manufacturer. The official measure taken is the removal of the product listing by the online marketplace. Consumers who have purchased this product should refer to the official EU Safety Gate alert for further guidance. The alert can be accessed at the following reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099579
5. Official Remedy
– 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: 22/03/2026
– Remedy Details: The recall notice does not specify a refund, replacement, or repair for consumers. The only measure listed is the removal of the product listing from the online marketplace. No further remedy for individual consumers is described in the source data.
6. Contact Information
– Notifying Country: Germany
– EU Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099579
– Case Number: SR/02081/26
– Manufacturer or Importer Contact: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Consumer Hotline or Email: Not specified in the recall notice.
Additional Information
– Category: Toys
– Type: Consumer
– Pictures: Four images are available via the EU Safety Gate system at the following URLs:
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11227583
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11227584
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11227585
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11227586
Note: This record is based solely on the information provided in the EU Safety Gate data. Any details not explicitly stated in the source data are marked as “Not specified in the recall notice.” No independent testing, analysis, or editorial commentary has been added.
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/02081/26).
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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