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🧸 Product SE November 11, 2022

Water Bomb — Water Game / Vattenballong 50 st

Plastic tube with orange water balloons and an orange plastic net.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Water Bomb — Water Game / Vattenballong 50 st
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Toys
Hazard
The amount of nitrosamines released by the balloons is too high (measured values up to 2.4 mg/kg). Nitrosamines can cause cancer via inhalation, ingestion or dermal exposure.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 7320343110024
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1402 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
119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 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? This is a toy water balloon sold in packs of 50. It is meant for water games.

What's happening? Tests show the balloons release too much of a chemical called nitrosamines. This chemical may cause cancer if breathed in, swallowed, or touched.

Does this affect me? Anyone using these balloons could be at risk. They were sold in Sweden.

What should I do? Stop using these 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)
Water Bomb
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The amount of nitrosamines released by the balloons is too high (measured values up to 2.4 mg/kg). Nitrosamines can cause cancer via inhalation, ingestion or dermal exposure. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
November 11, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10007006

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Water Bomb — Water Game / Vattenballong 50 st. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The amount of nitrosamines released by the balloons is too high (measured values up to 2.4 mg/kg). Nitrosamines can cause cancer via inhalation, ingestion or dermal exposure. · Origin: People's Republic of China
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 11, 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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