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🧸 Product DE LU November 7, 2025

Epokus — Balloons

Balloons in various colours, some with confetti inside. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0CY2FCK2X).

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Epokus — Balloons
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Toys
Hazard
The balloons release an excessive amount of nitrosamines (measured total value: 0.94  mg/ kg), and nitrosatable substances (measured value: 4.56 mg/kg) which generate nitrosamines. Nitrosamines may cause cancer through ingestion or dermal exposure. A child could be exposed to them 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
  • ▸ (to: Other) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 309 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
118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 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? Epokus brand balloons may release harmful chemicals called nitrosamines. These can be dangerous if a child touches or puts the balloons in their mouth.

What's happening? The balloons have too much of these chemicals. This makes them unsafe for children.

Does this affect me? If you have these balloons in Germany or Luxembourg, your child could be at risk.

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

🤖 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)
Epokus
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The balloons release an excessive amount of nitrosamines (measured total value: 0.94  mg/ kg), and nitrosatable substances (measured value: 4.56 mg/kg) which generate nitrosamines. Nitrosamines may cause cancer through ingestion or dermal exposure. A child could be exposed to them when touching or putting the product in the mouth. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
November 7, 2025
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10096513

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?
Epokus — Balloons. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The balloons release an excessive amount of nitrosamines (measured total value: 0.94  mg/ kg), and nitrosatable substances (measured value: 4.56 mg/kg) which generate nitrosamines. Nitrosamines may cause cancer...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 7, 2025 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany and Luxembourg.
▸ 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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