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Fireworks Next Generation “Swat” — risk: burns, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0880/14
Summary
null Due to the incomplete functioning of some of the units there is a risk of accidental explosion. The user may be unprepared for explosion and, as a result, may get injured or burnt. 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
- Swat · LE290
- Batch number(s)
- 43/F555/162/13
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- Battery, 7 shots.
What is the risk?
- null Due to the incomplete functioning of some of the units there is a risk of accidental explosion. The user may be unprepared for explosion and, as a result, may get injured or burnt. 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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