Product Safety Report: White Balloons (model: 0406407) sold via Amazon (2303-0021)
Product Safety Report for white balloons sold via Amazon presenting a serious chemical risk.
Summary
Product: White Balloons (model: 0406407) sold via Amazon
Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk due to the presence of N-nitrosatable compounds at excess concentrations
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Product information
| Type | Toys - Balloons |
|---|---|
| Model | 0406407 |
| ASIN | B09CK6QLKS |
| Barcode | X001H78AQT |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A large bag of small white balloons. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as the balloons contain N-nitrosatable compounds in excess of the 1mg/kg limit. When tested, the product was found to contain 7.62 ± 1.52 mg/kg of N-nitrosatable substances, giving a range of 6.10 - 9.14mg/kg. This presents a risk to users as N-nitrosatable substances are classified as a carcinogen. The product also does not include the required warning markings for latex balloons.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2303-0021
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards