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Firework Fyrværkerieksperten “Powershot 9” — risk: burns, damage to sight, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00171/21
Summary
The product may explode at too low altitude and can burst too close to the ground. Bystanders can be hit by parts of the firework, causing burns and/or damage to sight. 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 — Fyrværkerieksperten
- Brand
- Fyrværkerieksperten
- Name / model
- Powershot 9 · CE registration number: 0200-F2-0084, Dess. 07346.6340
- Batch number(s)
- 201192-18
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- 9-shot battery of shot tubes.
What is the risk?
- The product may explode at too low altitude and can burst too close to the ground. Bystanders can be hit by parts of the firework, causing burns and/or damage to sight. 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: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 25/06/2020
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