EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Pyrotechnic articles
Fireworks “Secret gift” — risk: burns, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0059/18
Summary
The time measured between the ignition of the firework and the explosion of the firework is too short. 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
- Name / model
- Secret gift · CF1601
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- Colourful paper packaging, with drawing of a green/orange mosquito and the words "25 shots, Secret Gift" on it.
What is the risk?
- The time measured between the ignition of the firework and the explosion of the firework is too short. 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 06/07/2017
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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