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🧸 Product CY March 19, 2021

VIOSARP — Balloons

Multicolour balloon set packed into a nylon bag.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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VIOSARP — 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 nitrosatable substances generating n-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA)(measured value: 1.6 mg/ kg). NDMA is a nitrosamine, which may cause cancer through ingestion or dermal exposure. A child could be exposed to it when touching or putting the product in the mouth.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Retailer) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Retailer) Destruction of the product
Barcode (GTIN): 5206753016571
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1897 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
12 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 29, 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? VIOSARP balloons are rubber toys for children. The rubber can release a chemical that may cause cancer if touched or put in the mouth.

What's happening? These balloons have too much of a harmful chemical called NDMA. This is not safe for children.

Does this affect me? If you have these balloons in Cyprus, your child could be at risk by touching or putting them in their mouth.

What should I do? Stop using these balloons right away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using any balloons for children.

🤖 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)
VIOSARP
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The rubber of the balloons releases an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances generating n-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA)(measured value: 1.6 mg/ kg). NDMA is a nitrosamine, which may cause cancer through ingestion or dermal exposure. A child could be exposed to it when touching or putting the product in the mouth. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
March 19, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10003213

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
VIOSARP — Balloons. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The rubber of the balloons releases an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances generating n-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA)(measured value: 1.6 mg/ kg). NDMA is a nitrosamine, which may cause cancer through inge...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 19, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Cyprus.
▸ 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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