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Firework Enigma “FIRE SKULL” — risk: burns, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0801/16
Summary
null The battery is very unstable and does not stay upright during functioning; it is very likely to fall on its side. If that happens, burning projectiles could hit persons, causing burns, or come into contact with flammable material, causing a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947.
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Product
Firework — Enigma
- Brand
- Enigma
- Name / model
- FIRE SKULL · EC2300
- Batch number(s)
- 36F102/015/15 (cardboard), EC2300/16/514001 (label)
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- 16 shot pyrotechnic battery, CAT. F2.
What is the risk?
- null The battery is very unstable and does not stay upright during functioning; it is very likely to fall on its side. If that happens, burning projectiles could hit persons, causing burns, or come into contact with flammable material, causing a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 19/04/2016
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