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Firework LCH Fireworks A/S “Astronaut” — risk: burns, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0080/18
Summary
The firework ascends at an angle which is too flat and explodes at too low altitude. Bystanders could be hit by parts of the firework, causing injuries or burns.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 — LCH Fireworks A/S
- Brand
- LCH Fireworks A/S
- Name / model
- Astronaut · Rocket - Category 2
- Batch number(s)
- 15-2610-004
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- Rocket marked with Chinese symbols and the name Astronaut.
What is the risk?
- The firework ascends at an angle which is too flat and explodes at too low altitude. Bystanders could be hit by parts of the firework, causing injuries or 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: 19/09/2018
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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