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Fireworks Original Fireworks “0.6" SALUTE” — risk: burns, damage to hearing
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01933/24
Summary
The product is not stable and may shoot in the wrong direction causing burns.Moreover, the sound pressure level is too high (measured values of up to 130.7 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.
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Product
Fireworks — Original Fireworks
- Brand
- Original Fireworks
- Name / model
- 0.6" SALUTE · 0.6" SALUTE/8216/YT-2721, 1008-F2-69247998
- Batch number(s)
- 8216/2023/1
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- Category F2 Battery of shot tubes, 25 shots, NEC 79,0 g.
- Recall information: https://www.originalfireworks.com/
What is the risk?
- The product is not stable and may shoot in the wrong direction causing burns.Moreover, the sound pressure level is too high (measured values of up to 130.7 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: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 26/06/2024
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