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Fireworks JORGE “CHIMERA” — risk: burns, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1910/14
Summary
null The burning phase of the initial fuse is too long; users may get close to the flame to check if it works properly and get burned. The fireworks can explode at a low height, causing injuries to the users.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947-5.
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Product
Fireworks — JORGE
- Brand
- JORGE
- Name / model
- CHIMERA · 36041000, JRC09
- Batch number(s)
- Barcode: 5907704102243Batch: 1395/F2/0021/2010
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- Roman candles of category 2. They are supplied in a tube containing alternate propellant charges, pyrotechnic units and transmitting fuses.
What is the risk?
- null The burning phase of the initial fuse is too long; users may get close to the flame to check if it works properly and get burned. The fireworks can explode at a low height, causing injuries to the users.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947-5.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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