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Fireworks Vulcan “ARMY TANK LARGE” — risk: burns
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0860/17
Summary
null The ignition fuse is not correctly attached to the product. As a consequence, users trying to ignite it may get burned by unexpected triggering of the firework fountains, with less or no delay due to the inadequate fuse.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 — Vulcan
- Brand
- Vulcan
- Name / model
- ARMY TANK LARGE · Art n° 267, ref nr EC149994
- Batch number(s)
- 4891736921488
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- A firework article in the shape of a toy army tank, packed in a cardboard box with transparent window. This type of firework article is categorized as a ground mover, cat. F2.
What is the risk?
- null The ignition fuse is not correctly attached to the product. As a consequence, users trying to ignite it may get burned by unexpected triggering of the firework fountains, with less or no delay due to the inadequate fuse.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): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 14/06/2017
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 14/06/2017
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