‘Immediately stop using’: Health Canada warns balloon-blowing kits could cause ‘hallucinations’ – CTV
Dec. 16, 2024
Health Canada released a consumer product advisory this week, warning that balloon blowing-kits that were available on Amazon.ca “pose a chemical hazard.”
Balloon-blowing kits consist of a short plastic straw and a solvent mixture, where children can form balloons and bubbles. However, these products are banned in Canada. The affected products for this alert are:
15 pieces Bubble Ball Toy, Burst-Free Plastic Balloon, Colorful Magic Bubble Glue, Perfect Boys and Girls Gift
2024 New Safe Magic Bubble Glue Toy Blowing Colorful Bubble Ball Plastic Space Balloon Fashion Accessories
Safe Magic Bubble Glue Toy Blowing Colorful Bubble Ball Plastic Space Balloon
“The safety concern is that blowing the balloons exposes a child to inhaling the vapours of any solvents present,” Health Canada wrote in its advisory. “If children blow this type of solvent containing balloon for extended periods they may experience early symptoms of central nervous system depression or dysfunction, including euphoria, hallucinations, dizziness, and difficulties with coordination of voluntary movements.”
