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Fireworks Piromax “Aurora” — risk: burns, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00013/21
Summary
The product exceeds the net explosive content for its type-approved model. Consequently, the safety distance required is higher than the declared in the packaging, which could lead to burns and injuries to by standing persons or the users. 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 — Piromax
- Brand
- Piromax
- Name / model
- Aurora · PXR215
- Batch number(s)
- 2018-2
- Barcode
- 5901721792500
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- Fireworks, class F2.
What is the risk?
- The product exceeds the net explosive content for its type-approved model. Consequently, the safety distance required is higher than the declared in the packaging, which could lead to burns and injuries to by standing persons or the users. 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): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 09/12/2020
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 09/12/2020
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