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Fireworks Funke “Funke China-Böller B” — risk: damage to hearing
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00290/20
Summary
The burning time of the initial fuse is too short and the user might not be able to reach the safety distance in time. The user will consequently be exposed to a too high sound pressure level which might lead damage to hearing. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive.
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Product
Fireworks — Funke
- Brand
- Funke
- Name / model
- Funke China-Böller B · 1008-P1-69256651, 480
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- See photograph for package description
What is the risk?
- The burning time of the initial fuse is too short and the user might not be able to reach the safety distance in time. The user will consequently be exposed to a too high sound pressure level which might lead damage to hearing. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 30/12/2019
Photos
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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