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Fireworks Privatex-Pyro s.r.o. “Megatresk Explo” — risk: burns, cuts, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00506/20
Summary
The burning time of the initial fuse is too long. The user could go back to check the firework, which would then unexpectedly explode, causing burns, injuries or cuts The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 16263-4.
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Product
Fireworks — Privatex-Pyro s.r.o.
- Brand
- Privatex-Pyro s.r.o.
- Name / model
- Megatresk Explo · 1395-P1-0473/2017, 200-EX
- Batch number(s)
- 01/2019
- Barcode
- 8586007900915
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- Match-cracker (banger) firework of category P1.
What is the risk?
- The burning time of the initial fuse is too long. The user could go back to check the firework, which would then unexpectedly explode, causing burns, injuries or cuts The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 16263-4.
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: 02/03/2020
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