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Fireworks Dragon Fireworks “Extreme Candle 5 Shots” — risk: burns, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00066/24
Summary
The product has an inadequate fuse delay (too long) which may cause the user to walk to the article too early or not having enough time to reach a safe distance from the fireworks. This could cause burns and injuries to the user and bystanders. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive nor with the European standard EN 15947-5.
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Product
Fireworks — Dragon Fireworks
- Brand
- Dragon Fireworks
- Name / model
- Extreme Candle 5 Shots · 6325002, 2806-F2-003717
- Batch number(s)
- 7000/1/2023
- Barcode
- 5710163070004
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- Roman candles with 5 shots
What is the risk?
- The product has an inadequate fuse delay (too long) which may cause the user to walk to the article too early or not having enough time to reach a safe distance from the fireworks. This could cause burns and injuries to the user and bystanders. 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 03/05/2024
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