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🧸 Product ES July 31, 2026

Eurofiestas — Balloons

Set of 13 multi-coloured balloons, containing confetti inside.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Eurofiestas — Balloons
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Choking
Category
Toys
Hazard
The balloon contains small parts (the lip in the neck of the balloon and the confetti inside) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Distributor) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
  • (to: Manufacturer) Stop of sales
Barcode (GTIN): 8435127113074
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Recall in effect
A consumer product has been flagged as dangerous in ES.
📈 Timeline
2 days active so far
August 1, 2026 August 2, 2026
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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The balloon contains small parts (the lip in the neck of the balloon and the confetti inside) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
July 31, 2026
Last refreshed by us
8 hours ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099625

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What is this product recall alert about?
Eurofiestas — Balloons. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The balloon contains small parts (the lip in the neck of the balloon and the confetti inside) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. · Origin: People's Republic of China
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 31, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Spain.
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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