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Fireworks First class fireworks “Overload 5” — risk: burns, damage to sight
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00091/24
Summary
The product expels excessive quantities of burning pieces outside the safety distance, which can cause injuries and/or eye injuries the user or bystanders.The firework can burst too close to the ground with the risk that people nearby can be hit by parts of the firework, causing burns or injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive nor with the European standard EN…
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Product
Fireworks — First class fireworks
- Brand
- First class fireworks
- Name / model
- Overload 5 · 1008-F3-69261131, 73.4902
- Batch number(s)
- 21-38004
- Barcode
- 5704777054949
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- Battery with 49 shots.
What is the risk?
- The product expels excessive quantities of burning pieces outside the safety distance, which can cause injuries and/or eye injuries the user or bystanders.The firework can burst too close to the ground with the risk that people nearby can be hit by parts of the firework, causing burns or injuries. 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: 21/06/2024
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