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Fireworks Jacques Prevot Feux d'Artifice “JPA 20” — risk: burns, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0736/16
Summary
null The product has an exposed instantaneous fuse. This fuse could unexpectedly ignite while the users is close to the firework, and would not give enough time to reach a safe distance before explosion. This may cause injuries or burns.The product does not comply with requirements of the Pyrotechnic Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947.
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Product
Fireworks — Jacques Prevot Feux d'Artifice
- Brand
- Jacques Prevot Feux d'Artifice
- Name / model
- JPA 20 · Ref.: 500154000
- Batch number(s)
- Affected products are manufactured until the year 2013 included.
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- Fireworks, 20 shots, Cat. 2. Battery with 2 fuses (one normal and one instantaneous); 390 g. Dimensions of the battery: 17.5cm x 14.5 cm x 22.5 cm.
What is the risk?
- null The product has an exposed instantaneous fuse. This fuse could unexpectedly ignite while the users is close to the firework, and would not give enough time to reach a safe distance before explosion. This may cause injuries or burns.The product does not comply with requirements of the Pyrotechnic Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 12/05/2016
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 12/05/2016
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