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Fireworks Fireworks International B.V. “Shocking!” — risk: burns, damage to hearing, fire, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01636/24
Summary
The sound pressure level is too high (measured values up to 124.5 dB). Consequently, it can cause damage to hearing. Moreover, the product has duds with fuse, children can pick these up and ignite them causing injuries and/or burns. Additionally, the fireworks may burst or release burning material too close to the ground, causing fire and/or burns and injuries to bystanders. The product does not comply with the…
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Product
Fireworks — Fireworks International B.V.
- Brand
- Fireworks International B.V.
- Name / model
- Shocking!
- Batch number(s)
- 2463-F2-1000-45451002
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- Fireworks of category F2, 100-shots compound.
What is the risk?
- The sound pressure level is too high (measured values up to 124.5 dB). Consequently, it can cause damage to hearing. Moreover, the product has duds with fuse, children can pick these up and ignite them causing injuries and/or burns. Additionally, the fireworks may burst or release burning material too close to the ground, causing fire and/or burns and injuries to bystanders. 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: 08/12/2023
- 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: 08/12/2023
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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