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Fireworks Vulcan Europe “Fire Spinx Volcano” — risk: burns, fire, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03731/25
Summary
The article has burning matters outside the one meter safety distance. This can cause injuries and/or burns to the user or bystanders or could cause a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive nor with the European standard EN 15947.
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Product
Fireworks — Vulcan Europe
- Brand
- Vulcan Europe
- Name / model
- Fire Spinx Volcano
- Batch number(s)
- VE23-012-1
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- Firework, fountain category F1.
What is the risk?
- The article has burning matters outside the one meter safety distance. This can cause injuries and/or burns to the user or bystanders or could cause a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive nor with the European standard EN 15947.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 02/08/2024
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