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Fireworks Four seasons fireworks “Vinter 480” — risk: burns, fire, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00212/25
Summary
The ignition fuse burns too fast. As a result, the user may get injured or burnt.Moreover, 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. Additionally, the product expels excessive quantities of burning pieces outside the safety distance, which can cause injuries to the user or bystanders.Additionally, the fireworks emit…
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Product
Fireworks — Four seasons fireworks
- Brand
- Four seasons fireworks
- Name / model
- Vinter 480 · 0163-F3-5430, 33-9480
- Batch number(s)
- 23-24002
- Barcode
- 5704777060698
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- Fireworks battery with 480 shots.
What is the risk?
- The ignition fuse burns too fast. As a result, the user may get injured or burnt.Moreover, 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. Additionally, the product expels excessive quantities of burning pieces outside the safety distance, which can cause injuries to the user or bystanders.Additionally, the fireworks emit flames for more than 120 seconds after operation and can start a fire, causing burns to the user. 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: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 27/11/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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