Withdrawn from market
Compulsory measure
Notified by Czechia
Published 5 Nov 2026
SR/03180/26
Magic Balloon balloon withdrawn from the market over chemical risk
EU authorities ordered the withdrawal of this product (Magic Balloon balloon) 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
- A colorful, inflatable plastic balloon measuring approximately 20 cm; available in various colors and shapes. There is an inflation valve at the bottom, used to inflate the balloon with a pump.
- Brand
- Magic Balloon
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- Unknown
- Category
- Toys
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: 29.4% and 0.94% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
What the authorities did
Measure
Withdrawal of the product from the market
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Czechia
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/03180/26
View official notice ↗
Last synced 5 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.