Health Canada Recalls Balloon-Blowing Kit Sold on Walmart Marketplace Over Chemical Hazard
Health Canada is warning consumers about children’s balloon-blowing kits sold on Walmart.ca Marketplace, saying the products may pose a chemical hazard because they contain solvents that can release harmful vapours when inhaled. The federal agency issued the advisory on Nov. 2, warning that children who blow up the balloons for extended periods may inhale solvent vapours. The kits consist of a tube containing a solvent mixture and short plastic straws. Children squeeze a small amount of the mixture onto the end of a straw and blow through it to create balloons or bubbles. One product is listed as the “Colour Balloon” balloon-blowing kit, also marketed as the KOYPTL Blow Bubble Balloon Toy. It is advertised for toddlers and children and has three SKU numbers: 6AN3SOQ0PTMW, 4B1NDHV7KTM0 and 3QCVF8FBWUN4.
Health Canada has issued a chemical hazard warning for children’s balloon-blowing kits sold on Walmart.ca Marketplace. The kits contain solvents that may release harmful vapours when inhaled by children. The advisory was issued on November 2nd, highlighting the risk associated with prolonged balloon blowing.
- Health Canada warns about chemical hazards in children’s balloon-blowing kits sold on Walmart.ca.
- The kits contain solvents that can release harmful vapours when inhaled.
- Children who use the kits for extended periods are at risk.
- The kits include a tube of solvent mixture and plastic straws.
- One identified product is the ‘Colour Balloon’ kit, also known as KOYPTL Blow Bubble Balloon Toy.
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