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Fireworks Aalborg Fyrværkerifabrik A/S — risk: burns, damage to hearing, fire, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01346/22
Summary
The noise level is too high (measured values: up to 122 dB). Consequently it can cause damage to hearing. Furthermore, the product may explode at too low altitude and can burst too close to the ground, while burning pieces may fall off from the fireworks. Bystanders can be hit by parts of the firework, causing burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive nor with the…
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Product
Fireworks — Aalborg Fyrværkerifabrik A/S
- Brand
- Aalborg Fyrværkerifabrik A/S
- Name / model
- BA-LI-600-19-02
- Batch number(s)
- 21-BLK600-237
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- 600-shots compound battery.
What is the risk?
- The noise level is too high (measured values: up to 122 dB). Consequently it can cause damage to hearing. Furthermore, the product may explode at too low altitude and can burst too close to the ground, while burning pieces may fall off from the fireworks. Bystanders can be hit by parts of the firework, causing burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive nor with the European standard EN 15947-5.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 22/04/2022
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