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Fireworks GBV-Weco Vuurwerk B.V. “DRGN Double II” — risk: burns, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01099/26
Summary
The article has too many duds with and without fuse, users can ignite them causing injuries and/or burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive nor with the European standard EN 15947.
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Product
Fireworks — GBV-Weco Vuurwerk B.V.
- Brand
- GBV-Weco Vuurwerk B.V.
- Name / model
- DRGN Double II · 3335-2
- Batch number(s)
- GBVNL2401950003
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- Fireworks battery, category F2, 19 shots.
What is the risk?
- The article has too many duds with and without fuse, users can ignite them causing injuries and/or burns. 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): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 02/12/2025
- 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: 02/12/2025
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