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🧸 Product DE November 8, 2024

Astaron — A2126ARWJBSL

Inflatable balloons, in a variety of colours, some with football patterns. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0B8VD47DD).

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Astaron — A2126ARWJBSL
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Toys
Hazard
The balloons release an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances (NDMA and NDEA) (measured value up to 25.4 mg/kg). These nitrosamines may cause cancer through ingestion or dermal exposure. A child could be exposed to it when touching or putting the product in the mouth.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 674 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a balloon toy called Astaron. It may release harmful chemicals.

What's happening? Tests show the balloons give off too much of two chemicals that can cause cancer.

Does this affect me? Yes, if you have this balloon, especially if a child touches or puts it in their mouth.

What should I do? Stop using it right away and ask your pharmacist or doctor what to do next.

🤖 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)
Astaron
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The balloons release an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances (NDMA and NDEA) (measured value up to 25.4 mg/kg). These nitrosamines may cause cancer through ingestion or dermal exposure. A child could be exposed to it when touching or putting the product in the mouth. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
November 8, 2024
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10091906

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Astaron — A2126ARWJBSL. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The balloons release an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances (NDMA and NDEA) (measured value up to 25.4 mg/kg). These nitrosamines may cause cancer through ingestion or dermal exposure. A child could be e...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 8, 2024 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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