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Fireworks Tristar SD “Exhibition” — risk: burns
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00866/20
Summary
The battery is unstable and does not stay upright during functioning: it is possible that it falls on its side, shooting remaining shots from this position.As a consequence, burning projectiles could hit persons, causing 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 — Tristar SD
- Brand
- Tristar SD
- Name / model
- Exhibition · S5701
- Batch number(s)
- S5701Exhibition-2018
- Barcode
- 5425017851653
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- Battery of single shot tubes (19 shots). Dimensions: length = 135mm, width = 90mm, height = 173mm. Lit with a single wick.
What is the risk?
- The battery is unstable and does not stay upright during functioning: it is possible that it falls on its side, shooting remaining shots from this position.As a consequence, burning projectiles could hit persons, causing 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): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 28/01/2020
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