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Fireworks “Sparkler 50 cm” — risk: burns, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0143/17
Summary
null If the sparkler is used indoors, it could ignite a flammable surface and start a fire. Moreover, if the sparkler is not kept away from the body and flammable clothes, the user holding it could consequently be hit by burning material and receive burns.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
- Sparkler 50 cm · Sparkler 50 cm cat. F1CE-marking 1008-F1-69244488
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- Hand-held sparkler of 50 cm long. Categorie F1. CE-marking 1008-F1-69244488. CE1008
What is the risk?
- null If the sparkler is used indoors, it could ignite a flammable surface and start a fire. Moreover, if the sparkler is not kept away from the body and flammable clothes, the user holding it could consequently be hit by burning material and receive burns.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 taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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