A popular party product is being recalled due to safety concerns. It does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive.

The manufacturer must remove the product listing from online marketplaces. The risk is related to a type of party balloon.

The balloons are from Brand LOCKII, made in Germany, and sold on Amazon as toys or celebration items.

The balloons are sold online, especially on Amazon, with the code ASIN: B0F48Y5KYB.

The balloons release too much of a substance that can cause cancer. This is according to Safety Gate's website.

These substances can be absorbed through the skin and mouth. They can cause cancer.

The product does not meet EU safety standards.

The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive.

Some LOCKII balloons on Amazon are unavailable, with no known restock date.

Some LOCKII balloons are still available on Amazon.co.uk.

A stock photo shows birthday balloons hanging from an apple tree.

The manufacturer must recall the product and remove it from online marketplaces.

Last year, Which? reported on dangerous balloons sold online.

Which? found balloons with high levels of cancer-causing chemicals on AliExpress, Debenhams, eBay, Shein, and The Range.

Testing found that 8 out of 21 balloons had too many carcinogenic chemicals.

The failing balloons were from AliExpress, Debenhams, eBay, and Shein.

Balloons from Amazon and Temu passed the safety tests.

To buy safe balloons, look for the UKCA or CE safety marks.

These marks show that the balloons meet health, safety, and environmental standards.