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Fireworks Lesli vuurwerk “Spyder rockets” — risk: damage to hearing
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1904/19
Summary
The firework ascends at an angle which is too flat and the sound pressure level during explosion is too high. It could explode close to bystanders and the excessive noise levels may cause damage to hearing.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 16263.
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Product
Fireworks — Lesli vuurwerk
- Brand
- Lesli vuurwerk
- Name / model
- Spyder rockets · Type-approval Nº.: 1008-F2-69244123Spyder 1, Spyder 2 LE nr 02608ID-code CL1319-3, CL1319-4
- Batch number(s)
- 8714365026088Batch Nº.: 43F555/042/15
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- Two rockets in a grey cardboard packaging.
What is the risk?
- The firework ascends at an angle which is too flat and the sound pressure level during explosion is too high. It could explode close to bystanders and the excessive noise levels may cause damage to hearing.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 16263.
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: 18/12/2018
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