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Fireworks NFC ApS “Big Bang Mars” — risk: burns, damage to hearing
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00016/23
Summary
The sound pressure level is too high (measured values up to 122.8 dB). Consequently, it can cause damage to hearing. Moreover, the fireworks may burst or release burning material too close to the ground, causing 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 — NFC ApS
- Brand
- NFC ApS
- Name / model
- Big Bang Mars · 1395-F2-0490/2013, JW07
- Batch number(s)
- BAM-F2-1495
- Barcode
- 5901583660825
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- Battery-type of fireworks, with 16 shots.
What is the risk?
- The sound pressure level is too high (measured values up to 122.8 dB). Consequently, it can cause damage to hearing. Moreover, the fireworks may burst or release burning material too close to the ground, causing 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): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 19/12/2022
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