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Fireworks Fyrværkerieksperten “FireArt - Wildfire 1” — risk: damage to hearing, damage to sight, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01341/21
Summary
The product may explode at too low altitude and can burst too close to the ground. Bystanders can be hit by parts of the firework, causing injuries or damage to the eye region. The sound pressure level is too high and may cause damage to hearing. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947.
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Product
Fireworks — Fyrværkerieksperten
- Brand
- Fyrværkerieksperten
- Name / model
- FireArt - Wildfire 1 · 07036.6185, CE registration number: 0163-F2-5226
- Batch number(s)
- 20-15085
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- Rocket with stick.
What is the risk?
- The product may explode at too low altitude and can burst too close to the ground. Bystanders can be hit by parts of the firework, causing injuries or damage to the eye region. The sound pressure level is too high and may cause damage to hearing. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947.
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: 02/07/2021
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