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Fireworks Original Fireworks “COMET ROCKET 1, 2, 3, 4” — risk: damage to hearing
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0852/17
Summary
null The firework ascends at an angle that is too flat and explodes at too low altitude. As a consequence, the user (or spectators) can suffer from temporary impairment of hearing.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947.
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Product
Fireworks — Original Fireworks
- Brand
- Original Fireworks
- Name / model
- COMET ROCKET 1, 2, 3, 4 · Art. n° 3999CE 1646-F2-104-109-24
- Batch number(s)
- Batch B150005
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- Assortment of four rockets of category F2. Net explosive quantity: 120 g. Only for outdoor use.
What is the risk?
- null The firework ascends at an angle that is too flat and explodes at too low altitude. As a consequence, the user (or spectators) can suffer from temporary impairment of hearing.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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