LOCKII — Luftballons, Partyballomns Ballon 2 (Luftballon_macaron_100)
Balloons. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0F48Y5KYB).
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical
- Category
- Toys
- Hazard
- The rubber of the balloons releases an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances(measured total value: 7.25 mg/kg). Nitrosatable substances can be absorbed through the skin and mouth while playing and generate nitrosamines. Nitrosamines may cause cancer.
- Origin
- Germany
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
- ▸ (to: Manufacturer) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
What is this? These are colorful party balloons sold under the brand LOCKII. The rubber may release too much of a chemical that can turn harmful when it touches skin or is swallowed.
What's happening? Tests show the balloons give off more of this chemical than is safe. It could hurt children who play with them.
Does this affect me? If you have these balloons at home in Germany, your child might be at risk while playing.
What should I do? Stop using them right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have used them recently.
🤖 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)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The rubber of the balloons releases an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances(measured total value: 7.25 mg/kg). Nitrosatable substances can be absorbed through the skin and mouth while playing and generate nitrosamines. Nitrosamines may cause cancer. · Origin: Germany
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