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Fireworks Fyrværkerieksperten a/s “The Kraken - 100 shot compound” — risk: burns, damage to hearing
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00303/22
Summary
The noise level is too high (measured values: up to 122 dB). Consequently it can cause damage to hearing. Furthermore, burning pieces fall off from the product at too low altitude and within the safety distance on the ground. As a result, the user may get burnt. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive nor the European standard EN 15947-5.
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Product
Fireworks — Fyrværkerieksperten a/s
- Brand
- Fyrværkerieksperten a/s
- Name / model
- The Kraken - 100 shot compound · 1008-F2-69258817
- Batch number(s)
- 116.927021-13021
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- 100 shot compound battery
What is the risk?
- The noise level is too high (measured values: up to 122 dB). Consequently it can cause damage to hearing. Furthermore, burning pieces fall off from the product at too low altitude and within the safety distance on the ground. As a result, the user may get burnt. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive nor 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: 14/12/2021
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