Recalled from consumers
Compulsory measure
Notified by Germany
Published 6 Mar 2026
SR/00720/26
Bipl balloons recalled over chemical risk
EU authorities recalled this product (Bipl balloons) after it was found to pose a chemical risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Set of 100 coloured balloons. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0DYWYSWBK).
- Brand
- Bipl
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- 2024121116
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Toys
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
The material of which the balloons are made releases an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances and nitrosamines (measured values: 5.6 mg/kg and 0.1 mg/kg, respectively). Nitrosamines can cause cancer if swallowed or through skin contact. A child could be exposed to them if they touch the product or put it in their mouth.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
What the authorities did
Measure
Recall of the product from end users
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Germany
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00720/26
View official notice ↗
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