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Fireworks Privatex-Pyro s.r.o. “Megatresk explo” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/03166/24
Summary
The time between the ignition of the firework and the explosion of the firework is too short. As a result, the user does not have time to leave a safe distance and may get injured. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive nor with the European standard EN 16263.
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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)
- 10/19
- Barcode
- 8586007900915
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- Fireworks in the shape of an orange cylinder. Package of ten.
- Recall information: https://www.privatexpyro.sk
What is the risk?
- The time between the ignition of the firework and the explosion of the firework is too short. As a result, the user does not have time to leave a safe distance and may get injured. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive nor with the European standard EN 16263.
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: 30/09/2024
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 30/09/2024
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 30/09/2024
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