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🍎 Food FR May 17, 2026

lockii — luftballons, partyballomns ballon 2 (luftballon_macaron_100) ballons

le caoutchouc des ballons libère une quantité excessive de substances nitrosables (valeur totale mesurée: 7,25 mg/kg). les substances nitrosables peuvent être absorbées par la peau et la bouche tout en jouant et générer des nitrosamines. les nitrosamines peuvent causer le cancer....

These balloons release too many nitrosable substances. Playing with them may expose children to nitrosamines through skin or mouth contact, which can cause cancer. The product has been recalled and removed from sale.
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Recall in effect
A food safety warning is in effect in FR.
📈 Timeline
9 days active so far
May 19, 2026 May 27, 2026

What is this? These are rubber party balloons sold under the brand lockii. They are made for children to play with.

What's happening? The rubber in these balloons can release too much of a chemical that may turn into harmful substances. These substances might cause cancer if touched or put in the mouth.

Does this affect me? If you have these balloons at home, especially if you have small children, you should stop using them.

What should I do? Stop using these balloons right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any questions.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
lockii
Agency-published detail

Type: bébés-enfants (hors alimentaire) · Category: jouets · Hazard: risque chimique · le caoutchouc des ballons libère une quantité excessive de substances nitrosables (valeur totale mesurée: 7,25 mg/kg). les substances nitrosables peuvent être absorbées par la peau et la bouche tout en jouant et générer des nitrosamines. les nitrosamines peuvent causer le cancer. type d'opérateur économique auquel la/les mesure(s) a/ont été ordonnée(s): fabricant catégorie de mesure: rappel du produit auprès des utilisateurs finaux date d'entrée en vigueur: information non disponible type d'opérateur économique auquel la/les mesure(s) a/ont été ordonnée(s): fabricant catégorie de mesure: suppression du référencement de ce produit sur la place de marché électronique date d'entrée en vigueur: information non disponible

First published
May 17, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/49507/rapex

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
lockii — luftballons, partyballomns ballon 2 (luftballon_macaron_100) ballons. These balloons release too many nitrosable substances. Playing with them may expose children to nitrosamines through skin or mouth contact, which can cause cancer. The product has been recalled and removed from sale.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 17, 2026 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Low risk. A low risk means harm is unlikely under normal use. The alert is informational but still worth reading.
▸ What should I do?
Read the full notice on the source authority site. If the alert mentions a specific batch or expiry date, check your supply against those details before continuing to use the product.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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