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Fireworks Bufalo “Colpo” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01069/21
Summary
The product is incorrectly labelled, despite the fact that pyrotechnic articles are subject to specific measures for such a use. A consumer using the fireworks for amusement purposes can get injured. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 16263.
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Product
Fireworks — Bufalo
- Brand
- Bufalo
- Name / model
- Colpo · 0163-P1-5178, 5102
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- Fireworks as a flash device, category P1, 10 pieces per package.
What is the risk?
- The product is incorrectly labelled, despite the fact that pyrotechnic articles are subject to specific measures for such a use. A consumer using the fireworks for amusement purposes can get injured. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 16263.
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: 09/06/2021
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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