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Fireworks Broekhoff Vuurwerk International B.V. “1.2" 100 shots Freestyle madness” — risk: burns, damage to hearing, fire, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03728/25
Summary
The fireworks may burst or release burning material outside the safety distance of 8 m or below a height of 3 m, which may result in the user being hit by the pyrotechnical effects and matter from the product. This can lead to injuries, fire and burns.Moreover, the article has also fuses that do not ignite. This may cause the user to walk to the article too early with the danger that fireworks could hit the user…
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Product
Fireworks — Broekhoff Vuurwerk International B.V.
- Brand
- Broekhoff Vuurwerk International B.V.
- Name / model
- 1.2" 100 shots Freestyle madness
- Batch number(s)
- 5162-2023-2
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- Fireworks of categorie F2, 100 shots compound.
What is the risk?
- The fireworks may burst or release burning material outside the safety distance of 8 m or below a height of 3 m, which may result in the user being hit by the pyrotechnical effects and matter from the product. This can lead to injuries, fire and burns.Moreover, the article has also fuses that do not ignite. This may cause the user to walk to the article too early with the danger that fireworks could hit the user, causing injuries and/or burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive nor with the European standard EN 15947.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 29/11/2024
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 29/11/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): None required
- Date of entry into force: 29/11/2024
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