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Fireworks “Turbo 8SH” — risk: burns, damage to hearing
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00254/22
Summary
The noise level is too high (measured values: up to 124.8 dB). Consequently it can cause damage to hearing. Furthermore, the product may explode at too low altitude and can burst too close to the ground. Bystanders can be hit by parts of the firework, causing burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and European standard EN 15947-1-5.
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Product
Fireworks
- Name / model
- Turbo 8SH · 2553 / YT-2536 / 1008-F2-69244836
- Batch number(s)
- TR20-25368
- Barcode
- 5425017852650
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- Fireworks of the type "roman candle", category F2, that can fire 8 shots.
What is the risk?
- The noise level is too high (measured values: up to 124.8 dB). Consequently it can cause damage to hearing. Furthermore, the product may explode at too low altitude and can burst too close to the ground. Bystanders can be hit by parts of the firework, causing burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and European standard EN 15947-1-5.
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: Unknown
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