EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Pyrotechnic articles
Firework Fyrværkerieksperten a/s “Fyrværkerens Batteri 16 skud” — risk: burns
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1379/18
Summary
The battery is unstable and does not stay upright during functioning: it is possible that it falls on its side, shooting remaining shots from this position. As a consequence, burning projectiles could hit persons, causing burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947.
A Safety Gate alert means that national authorities found a serious or relevant risk and took measures. The same product may also be sold under other names or online.
Product
Firework — Fyrværkerieksperten a/s
- Brand
- Fyrværkerieksperten a/s
- Name / model
- Fyrværkerens Batteri 16 skud · Battery of shot tubes
- Batch number(s)
- Batch number: 601510-17; Barcode: 57044777028865
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- Battery of shot tubes with 16 shot.
What is the risk?
- The battery is unstable and does not stay upright during functioning: it is possible that it falls on its side, shooting remaining shots from this position. As a consequence, burning projectiles could hit persons, causing burns. 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: 10/09/2018
Photos
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
Data and images: Safety Gate, © European Union, licensed under CC BY 4.0. EU Safety Radar is an independent information service; the text above is an editorial presentation of the official data — the entry in the source system is authoritative.
Open in Safety Gate ↗