EBAY Baloon Blowing Kit recalled due to a chemical hazard, Canada

Canada

Health Canada has issued a recall for balloon-blowing kits sold on eBay. ca due to a chemical hazard. The kits, designed for children to create bubbles or balloons, are currently banned in Canada due to the potential health risks they pose.

The recalled products include:
"20 pieces per box Magic Bubble Glue Toy Blowing Colorful Bubble Ball Space Balloon"
"Magic Bubble Glue Toy Blowing Colorful Bubble Ball Balloon 2023 - Space H8Z0".
- The concern arises from the solvent mixture in the kits, which, when inhaled, can cause symptoms of central nervous system depression or dysfunction.
- Are toys that consist of a solvent mixture in a tube and short plastic straws for blowing
- eBay. ca reported that 3 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
- Distributor: baby-wwa, China, kidscornerse, China
- Manufactured in China

The issue was discovered due to the potential health risks associated with the product. Extended use of the balloon blowing kits can lead to euphoria, hallucinations, dizziness, difficulties with coordination of voluntary movements, and in severe cases, muscular twitching, unconsciousness, and coma. Health Canada urges consumers to stop using the affected products immediately and dispose of them according to municipal hazardous waste guidelines.

Immediately stop using the affected products and dispose of them according to municipal hazardous waste guidelines.

If you or a loved one are harmed or experiencing any symptoms, it is important to report it. Reporting can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

Source: recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/health-canada-warns-balloon-blowing-kits-available-ebayca-pose-chemical-hazard