Fireworks Rubro B.V. “Gigawatt 500G 36 Schuss” — risk: burns, injuries

Product

Fireworks — Rubro B.V.

Brand

Rubro B.V.

Name / model

Gigawatt 500G 36 Schuss · 323

Batch number(s)

B000225001777

Category

Pyrotechnic articles

• Fireworks battery, category F2, 36 shots.

What is the risk?

• The article has too many duds with and without fuse, users can ignite them causing injuries and/or burns. Additionally, the fireworks may burst or release burning material over an extended period of time after functioning. Moreover, the user may decide to reignite parts of the product, which poses a risk of burns and/or injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive nor with the European standard EN 15947

Measures taken

• Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
• Date of entry into force: 15/10/2025
• Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
• Date of entry into force: 15/10/2025
• Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
• Date of entry into force: 15/10/2025
• Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
• Date of entry into force: 15/10/2025
• Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
• Date of entry into force: 15/10/2025

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