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Fireworks GBV-Weco Vuurwerk B.V. “Colorblind” — risk: burns, fire, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01100/26
Summary
the fireworks may burst or release burning material over an extended period of time after functioning. Moreover, the user may decide to reignite parts of the product, which poses a risk of burns and/or injuries. Furthermore, the fireworks may burst or eject burning material below a height of 3 m, causing injuries and/or burns and/or a fire to the user or bystanders. The product does not comply with the requirements…
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Product
Fireworks — GBV-Weco Vuurwerk B.V.
- Brand
- GBV-Weco Vuurwerk B.V.
- Name / model
- Colorblind · 8063
- Batch number(s)
- GBVNL2511830009
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- Fireworks battery, category F2, 81 shots.
What is the risk?
- the fireworks may burst or release burning material over an extended period of time after functioning. Moreover, the user may decide to reignite parts of the product, which poses a risk of burns and/or injuries. Furthermore, the fireworks may burst or eject burning material below a height of 3 m, causing injuries and/or burns and/or a fire to the user or bystanders. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive nor with the European standard EN 15947.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 20/11/2025
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 20/11/2025
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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