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Fireworks Fyrværkerieksperten a/s “Mega Series Purple 1” — risk: burns, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/03035/23
Summary
The fireworks may explode or release burning material too close to the ground, causing burns and injuries to bystanders.. Furthermore, the product may not ignite correctly. A user may try to re-ignite it, with the risk of being hit by the pyrotechnic effects and thereby receive burns. The product does not comply with the requirements to 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
- Mega Series Purple 1 · 333.1515
- Batch number(s)
- 22-22084
- Barcode
- 5704777047149
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- A firework battery consisting of shot tubes
What is the risk?
- The fireworks may explode or release burning material too close to the ground, causing burns and injuries to bystanders.. Furthermore, the product may not ignite correctly. A user may try to re-ignite it, with the risk of being hit by the pyrotechnic effects and thereby receive burns. The product does not comply with the requirements to 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: 25/11/2023
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