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Fireworks JORGE Fireworks “Galeon” — risk: burns, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00304/22
Summary
The product leaves smoldering embers just after function. These may start a fire, and a user may get burnt. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive nor the European standard EN 15947-5.
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Product
Fireworks — JORGE Fireworks
- Brand
- JORGE Fireworks
- Name / model
- Galeon · 2463-F2-0235
- Batch number(s)
- JW308
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- 36 shot battery
What is the risk?
- The product leaves smoldering embers just after function. These may start a fire, and a user may get burnt. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive nor the European standard EN 15947-5.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 06/12/2021
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