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🧸 Product DE AT BG PL SK December 12, 2025

"Let's party!" — Balloons

Set of 40 balloons in different colours with a diameter of 27 cm.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
"Let's party!" — Balloons
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Toys
Hazard
The rubber of the balloons releases an excessive amount of nitrosamines (measured total value: 0.096 mg/ kg), and nitrosatable substances (measured value: 0.834 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
Spain

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Stop of sales
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 273 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
117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 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? These are rubber balloons sold under the brand “Let’s party!” They may release chemicals called nitrosamines when touched or put in the mouth.

What's happening? Tests show the balloons give off too much nitrosamines and other substances that can turn into nitrosamines. These chemicals may cause cancer if swallowed or absorbed through the skin.

Does this affect me? Children who touch or chew the balloons are at risk. The balloons were sold in Germany, Austria, Bulgaria, Poland and Slovakia.

What should I do? Stop using the balloons right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any health 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)
"Let's party!"
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The rubber of the balloons releases an excessive amount of nitrosamines (measured total value: 0.096 mg/ kg), and nitrosatable substances (measured value: 0.834 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: Spain

First published
December 12, 2025
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10096924

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
"Let's party!" — Balloons. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The rubber of the balloons releases an excessive amount of nitrosamines (measured total value: 0.096 mg/ kg), and nitrosatable substances (measured value: 0.834 mg/kg) which generate nitrosamines. Nitrosamines m...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 12, 2025 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Austria, Bulgaria, Poland, and Slovakia.
▸ 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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