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Fireworks KLASEK PYROTECHNICS “Triple Dum Bum” — risk: burns, damage to hearing, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00681/25
Summary
The firework battery could fall over during lighting. This could lead to injuries and/or burns to the user or to bystanders. Moreover, due to the flash powder composition used, the surrounding cardboard sheath is not able to withstand the increased pressure build-up, it can rip apart and burn. This could lead to a fire. Additionally, the sound pressure level is too high (measured values up to 140 dB). Consequently…
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Product
Fireworks — KLASEK PYROTECHNICS
- Brand
- KLASEK PYROTECHNICS
- Name / model
- Triple Dum Bum · 1395-F2-0088/2020
- Batch number(s)
- 2401
- Barcode
- 8595182435563
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- Firework battery
What is the risk?
- The firework battery could fall over during lighting. This could lead to injuries and/or burns to the user or to bystanders. Moreover, due to the flash powder composition used, the surrounding cardboard sheath is not able to withstand the increased pressure build-up, it can rip apart and burn. This could lead to a fire. Additionally, the sound pressure level is too high (measured values up to 140 dB). Consequently, it can cause damage to hearing. The product does not comply with the requirements to the Pyrotechnics Directive nor with the European standard EN 15947.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 31/12/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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