Recalled from consumers
Compulsory measure
Notified by Germany
Published 17 Apr 2026
SR/01198/26
LOCKII balloons recalled over chemical risk
EU authorities recalled this product (LOCKII 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
- Balloons. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0F48Y5KYB).
- Brand
- LOCKII
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- Germany
- Category
- Toys
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
The rubber of the balloons releases an excessive amount of nitrosatable substances(measured total value: 7.25 mg/kg). Nitrosatable substances can be absorbed through the skin and mouth while playing and generate nitrosamines. Nitrosamines may cause cancer.
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/01198/26
View official notice ↗
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