Recalled from consumers
Compulsory measure
Notified by Germany
Published 13 Nov 2026
SR/03236/26
UDRKFOPK balloons recalled over chemical risk
EU authorities recalled this product (UDRKFOPK 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
- 105 balloons in seven colours.
- Brand
- UDRKFOPK
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Toys
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
The material of the balloons releases an excessive amount of nitrosamines (measured value 0.15 mg/kg) and nitrosatable substances (5.36 mg/kg), which generate nitrosamines. Nitrosamines may cause cancer through ingestion or dermal exposure. A child could be exposed to them when touching or putting the product in the 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/03236/26
View official notice ↗
Last synced 13 Nov 2026, 15:30 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.