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Fireworks Pirotecnia El Gato SL “Silver Whistle” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00216/22
Summary
The product's labelling does not contain any instructions for use and safety, and it is difficult to read, unclear and open to misinterpretation. Due to the lack of safety and user instructions, users may use or store the product without taking the necessary safety measures. This could lead to multiple injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the European standard…
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Product
Fireworks — Pirotecnia El Gato SL
- Brand
- Pirotecnia El Gato SL
- Name / model
- Silver Whistle · 1600226, 6 UNI
- Batch number(s)
- 1309
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- Fountain cat. F2, blue cylinder shaped item with black lettering. 10 items per package.
What is the risk?
- The product's labelling does not contain any instructions for use and safety, and it is difficult to read, unclear and open to misinterpretation. Due to the lack of safety and user instructions, users may use or store the product without taking the necessary safety measures. This could lead to multiple injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and 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: Unknown
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