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Fireworks Aalborg Fyrværkerifabrik A/S “Japan Kanda” — risk: damage to hearing
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00341/21
Summary
The product explodes at too low altitude and can burst too close to the ground. The sound pressure level is too high and may cause damage to hearing. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947-5.
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Product
Fireworks — Aalborg Fyrværkerifabrik A/S
- Brand
- Aalborg Fyrværkerifabrik A/S
- Name / model
- Japan Kanda · CE registration number: 1008-F2-69259899, Item number: BA-GU-108-18-45
- Batch number(s)
- 2018-01
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- Compound battery with 108 special effects.
What is the risk?
- The product explodes at too low altitude and can burst too close to the ground. The sound pressure level is too high and may cause damage to hearing. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947-5.
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: 09/12/2020
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