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Firework Privatex Pyro “Megattron” — risk: damage to hearing
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0354/18
Summary
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.
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Product
Firework — Privatex Pyro
- Brand
- Privatex Pyro
- Name / model
- Megattron · no. 203reg. no. 1395-F3-0158/2012,
- Batch number(s)
- 8 586007 9001707, year of manufacture - 2013
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- Fireworks packed in a cardboard box (4 pieces).
What is the risk?
- 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: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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