Balloons
06th November 2010
Item Description:
Description: 1 pack of 50 balloons in various colours (purple, bright blue, yellow, green, red, dark blue, orange, pink) and shapes.
Country of origin: Mexico
Attached Images: (click to enlarge)
Danger:
Chemical
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains nitrosamines which are classified as a category 2 carcinogen (total nitrosamines: 255 µg/kg of nitrosamine; total nitrosable substances: 2227 µg/kg; exceeding the permissible release of N-nitrosamines by approx. 400% and nitrosable substances by approx. 120%).
The product does not comply with the national legislation.
Action Taken:
Voluntary withdrawal from the market and seizure of remaining stock by the authorities.
Notifying Country:
GERMANY
The Next Step...
If you purchased this item, get in touch with the place you bought it from to find out what to do next.
If you live in the UK and need further advice, please contact Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06 or www.consumerdirect.gov.uk.
Notes & History:
06th November 2010 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
