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Fireworks JORGE Fireworks “Kolorowe Zwariowane” — risk: burns
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00091/22
Summary
When the ground spinner is ignited, it may move too far away from its initial position and laterally projects debris for more than 1 m. As a consequence, bystanders can be hit by parts of the debris and suffer burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive nor with the European standard EN 15947-5.
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Product
Fireworks — JORGE Fireworks
- Brand
- JORGE Fireworks
- Name / model
- Kolorowe Zwariowane · JM04-CL
- Barcode
- 5901583640049
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- Ground Spinner in the shape of a blue cylinder with green fuse (Category F1)
What is the risk?
- When the ground spinner is ignited, it may move too far away from its initial position and laterally projects debris for more than 1 m. As a consequence, bystanders can be hit by parts of the debris and suffer burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive nor with the European standard EN 15947-5.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 08/07/2022
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