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Fireworks Fyrværkerieksperten a/s “Compound-2 Anniversary Royal” — risk: burns, damage to hearing
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00170/23
Summary
The sound pressure level is too high (measured values up to 125.6 dB). Consequently, it can cause damage to hearing. Moreover, the fireworks may burst or release burning material too close to the ground, causing burns to 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 — Fyrværkerieksperten a/s
- Brand
- Fyrværkerieksperten a/s
- Name / model
- Compound-2 Anniversary Royal · 07016.9661, 1170-F2-04481
- Batch number(s)
- 21-25278
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- Compound fireworks consisting of 4 batteries of shot tubes. 1466.75 g
What is the risk?
- The sound pressure level is too high (measured values up to 125.6 dB). Consequently, it can cause damage to hearing. Moreover, the fireworks may burst or release burning material too close to the ground, causing burns to 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: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 13/12/2022
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