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Fireworks Next Generation “Oceans” — risk: burns, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0878/14
Summary
null The product poses a risk of burns and injuries because the fuses from the article can be easily pulled out which could lead to an accident when the user tries to ignite the fireworks. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947-5.
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Product
Fireworks — Next Generation
- Brand
- Next Generation
- Name / model
- Oceans · LE290
- Batch number(s)
- 43/F555/162/13
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- Battery, 7 shots.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of burns and injuries because the fuses from the article can be easily pulled out which could lead to an accident when the user tries to ignite the fireworks. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947-5.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 01/11/2013
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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