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Fireworks JORGE “Hektor” — risk: burns, damage to sight
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00094/24
Summary
The fireworks may burst or release burning material too close to the ground, causing damage to sight and burns to bystanders. 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
- Brand
- JORGE
- Name / model
- Hektor · JW252
- Batch number(s)
- K_JW252_PL.DE.RO.ES.FR.GB.BE.IT.HR.FI.SE.NL.-0589-22
- Barcode
- 5901583664533
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- 25 shot with F3 battery. The article is black with a helmet and the text "Hektor" printed on the front. It is also marked with the model number JW252. The top of the article is covered in foil.
What is the risk?
- The fireworks may burst or release burning material too close to the ground, causing damage to sight and burns to bystanders. 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: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 05/12/2023
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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