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Firework Fyrværkerieksperten a/s “Royal Classic Bombe” — risk: burns
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0071/18
Summary
The duration of the initial fuse burning is too long and the rocket ascends at an angle which is too flat and explodes at too low altitude. If there is a delay in the explosion, users may return to the product and could get burned by an unexpected explosion and bystanders could be hit by parts of the firework, causing burns.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the…
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Product
Firework — Fyrværkerieksperten a/s
- Brand
- Fyrværkerieksperten a/s
- Name / model
- Royal Classic Bombe · Rocket Kat 2 -F2
- Batch number(s)
- Batch number: 601205-16; 5704777013748
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- Rocket
What is the risk?
- The duration of the initial fuse burning is too long and the rocket ascends at an angle which is too flat and explodes at too low altitude. If there is a delay in the explosion, users may return to the product and could get burned by an unexpected explosion and bystanders could be hit by parts of the firework, 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: 22/08/2018
Photos
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