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Firework Fyrværkerieksperten “Outcast” — risk: burns, damage to hearing, damage to sight, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01809/20
Summary
The firework battery is unstable and can fall over during burning, meaning that the individual fireworks shoot out in unintended directions. The persons nearby could be hit by the shock wave, burning material and/or flames with the risk of burns, injuries and damage to the eyes. Moreover, the sound pressure level is too loud. Consequently it can cause damage to hearing. The product does not comply with the…
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Product
Firework — Fyrværkerieksperten
- Brand
- Fyrværkerieksperten
- Name / model
- Outcast · CE registration number: 0200-F2-0084, Dess. 353.0910
- Batch number(s)
- 19-15368
- Barcode
- 5 704777 034965
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- 9 shot battery F2
What is the risk?
- The firework battery is unstable and can fall over during burning, meaning that the individual fireworks shoot out in unintended directions. The persons nearby could be hit by the shock wave, burning material and/or flames with the risk of burns, injuries and damage to the eyes. Moreover, the sound pressure level is too loud. Consequently it can cause damage to hearing. The product does not comply with the requirement of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 10/03/2020
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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