Bunch O Balloons Contain Undisclosed ‘Forever Chemicals,’ Class Action Lawsuit Alleges

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A proposed class action lawsuit claims Bunch O Balloons self-sealing water balloons expose consumers to highly toxic chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

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The 30-page lawsuit was filed against manufacturer Zuru, LLC after independent testing apparently revealed that its Bunch O Balloons product contained “dangerous levels” of organic fluorine, an indicator that PFAS are likely present.

According to the case, PFAS are a group of synthetic substances linked to severe health problems including cancers, hormone disruption, kidney and liver damage, thyroid disease, developmental harm in children and immune system disruption. The chemicals are often referred to as “forever chemicals” because they are extremely resistant to degradation in the water, soil, air and human body, the filing says.

The Bunch O Balloons lawsuit claims Zuru has placed consumers at risk of PFAS exposure by failing to disclose the presence and potential health hazards of organic fluorine compounds in its product. To add insult to injury, the defendant has misled consumers by falsely advertising its Bunch O Balloons self-sealing water balloons as high-quality and environmentally sustainable, the complaint contends.

The suit notes that these alleged misrepresentations are particularly concerning given that the water balloons are marketed toward and primarily used by children. What’s more, burst balloons leave behind fragments that can leach chemicals into the surrounding environment, the case asserts.

Per the filing, lab testing showed that Bunch O Balloons self-sealing water balloons contain more than 87 parts per million (ppm) of organic fluorine. By comparison, California’s legally established limit for added organic fluorine in consumer products is 50 ppm, the case shares.

“Because PFAS chemicals are ‘forever chemicals’ and accumulate in the human body, there is in fact no safe manner or level of exposure to humans,” the filing says.

The lawsuit looks to represent all individuals who purchased Bunch O Balloons self-sealing water balloons in California within the past four years.

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