🧸 Product THE NETHERLANDS July 20, 2018

Balloonia — Balloons

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source

Risk level: Serious risk
Type: Chemical
Category: Toys
Hazard: The amount of nitrosamines (0.11 mg/kg) released by the balloons is too high. Nitrosamines are genotoxic carcinogens via inhalation, ingestion or dermal exposure.
Origin: Spain

🗄

Archived (older alert)

This alert was reported 2871 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

13 days in total

May 17, 2026 May 30, 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? Balloons called Balloonia may give off a chemical that can cause cancer.

What's happening? Tests show the balloons release too much of a harmful chemical.

Does this affect me? If you have these balloons in the Netherlands, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using them and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.

🤖 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)

Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The amount of nitrosamines (0.11 mg/kg) released by the balloons is too high. Nitrosamines are genotoxic carcinogens via inhalation, ingestion or dermal exposure. · Origin: Spain

First published

July 20, 2018

Last refreshed by us

1 week ago

Severity (as classified)

High

Official source

https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/323454

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

🔔 Stay informed

Get an email if there's an update.

Free · One click to unsubscribe

📤 Tell someone

🦋 Bluesky 𝕏 🐘 💬 WhatsApp ✈️ Telegram ✉️ Email

📋 Quick facts

Status

Archived (older alert)

Affects

THE NETHERLANDS

First detected by us

May 17, 2026

Agency-reported start

July 20, 2018

Days active

Related alerts

High CZ 1 day ago

Plastic ball

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP...

High LT 1 day ago

VIANOCNE LAMPIČKY

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock, Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The cross-sectional area of the electrical conductors is insufficient. Consequently, the...

High UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC 1 day ago

FAI TOP — High Pressure Washer Gun

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: When fitted with the needle jet (pencil jet) nozzle, the distance between the trigger and the nozzle...

High FI 1 day ago

Lafayette — USB Latauslaite

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The product has inadequate insulation. Moreover, the clearance and creepage distances are too...

High IE 1 day ago

IP Camera

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Environment · Category: Communication and media equipment · Hazard: The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 51% by wei...

High FR 1 day ago

jouet de bain - machine à bulle crabe

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The product has small parts (pieces of red plastic from the hinge) that can easily detach. Small children may put them in the mouth...

High IE 1 day ago

KATSU Tools Ltd — Water pump

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: Due to incorrect mains electrical coupling, the product poses a risk of electric shock to the...

High SE 1 day ago

Fuck me harder sex machine

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Environment · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value up to 18 % by...

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?

Balloonia — Balloons. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The amount of nitrosamines (0.11 mg/kg) released by the balloons is too high. Nitrosamines are genotoxic carcinogens via inhalation, ingestion or dermal exposure. · Origin: Spain

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on July 20, 2018 by EU Safety Gate.

▸ Which countries are affected?

The alert applies to THE NETHERLANDS.

▸ 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.

💬 Discussion

Share your experience or ask a question. Real names and email are optional but moderation friendly.

No comments yet — be the first.