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🧸 Product SE November 25, 2022

Lång ballong

Long balloons in different colours. Product sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Lång ballong
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Toys

Hazard: The product releases an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances (measured value up to 2.6 mg/kg). Nitrosatable compounds can be converted into nitrosamines, which are genotoxic carcinogens via inhalation, ingestion or dermal exposure. A child can get exposed to them by putting the product in the mouth.

Origin
Unknown

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
Barcode (GTIN): 2000612998465
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1343 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
74 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 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? A long balloon that may give off unsafe chemicals.

What's happening? Tests show it can release too much of a harmful substance.

Does this affect me? Children who put the balloon in their mouth are at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it and ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.

🤖 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 product releases an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances (measured value up to 2.6 mg/kg). Nitrosatable compounds can be converted into nitrosamines, which are genotoxic carcinogens via inhalation, ingestion or dermal exposure. A child can get exposed to them by putting the product in the mouth. · Origin: Unknown

First published
November 25, 2022
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10007204

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What is this product recall alert about?
Lång ballong. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The product releases an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances (measured value up to 2.6 mg/kg). Nitrosatable compounds can be converted into nitrosamines, which are genotoxic carcinogens via inhalation, i...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 25, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Sweden.
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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