Balloon blowing kits sold by Walmart.ca recalled over chemical hazard

Health Canada has issued a recall for balloon blowing kits sold by Walmart.ca due to a chemical hazard. The kits, sold by Chinese companies Tojiyi and PawBabyBloom, contain solvents that pose a risk to children's health. The ban on such kits in Canada stems from the Toys Regulations of the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act. The solvent mixture, when inhaled by children, can lead to symptoms of central nervous system depression or dysfunction such as euphoria, hallucinations, dizziness, and coordination issues.

Six units of the affected products were sold in Canada, and all have now been removed from sale. Health Canada has contacted the sellers and advises consumers to stop using the products immediately. No incidents or injuries have been reported so far. Global News has been designated as a Preferred Source for more updates on this story.