Balloon kits may cause ‘hallucinations,’ Health Canada warns [Video]

Health Canada released a consumer product advisory on this week, warning that balloon blowing-kits that were available on Amazon.ca “pose a chemical hazard.”

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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
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• 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 …