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Fireworks 1) Kolme Kunkkua; 2) Evoluutiopakkaus — risk: burns, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0091/17
Summary
null The product explodes at too low height and this can cause injuries. Due to the incomplete functioning of some of the units there is a risk of accidental explosion. The user may be unprepared for explosion and, as a result, may get injured or burnt.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947.
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Product
Fireworks — 1) Kolme Kunkkua; 2) Evoluutiopakkaus
- Brand
- 1) Kolme Kunkkua; 2) Evoluutiopakkaus
- Name / model
- 1) Model 223730-HH , 2) 223730-IL
- Batch number(s)
- 1) 6430037817243; Batch S-16-A2) 6430037816819; Batch S-16-A
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- The product has been sold with two different brand names and packages. Both brands are packaged in cardboard boxes containing the same 3 units (Nos. 2037-22, 2037-23, 2030-24).
What is the risk?
- null The product explodes at too low height and this can cause injuries. Due to the incomplete functioning of some of the units there is a risk of accidental explosion. The user may be unprepared for explosion and, as a result, may get injured or burnt.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 taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 29/12/2016
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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