Stop of sales
Compulsory measure
Notified by Spain
Published 24 Jul 2026
SR/02112/26
Eurofiestas balloons withdrawn from sale over choking risk
EU authorities stopped sales of this product (Eurofiestas balloons) after it was found to pose a choking risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Set of 13 multi-coloured balloons, containing confetti inside.
- Brand
- Eurofiestas
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Toys
Why it's dangerous
Choking
The balloon contains small parts (the lip in the neck of the balloon and the confetti inside) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
What the authorities did
Measure
Stop of sales
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Spain
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02112/26
View official notice ↗
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