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Fireworks Vulcan “HAPPINESS FOUNTAIN” — risk: burns
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00171/23
Summary
Burning pieces may fall off from the fireworks and within the safety distance on the ground. As a result, a user or bystander may be hit by these parts, causing burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive nor with the European standard EN 15947-5.
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Product
Fireworks — Vulcan
- Brand
- Vulcan
- Name / model
- HAPPINESS FOUNTAIN · 1659, 2806-F1-003454, EC350032
- Batch number(s)
- LD21-0056-4
- Barcode
- 4891736936352
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- Fireworks consisting of a combination of fountains, category F1, of which Net Explosive Content (NEC) is 7.2 g per fountain. Four units per box.
What is the risk?
- Burning pieces may fall off from the fireworks and within the safety distance on the ground. As a result, a user or bystander may be hit by these parts, causing burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive nor with the European standard EN 15947-5.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 20/01/2023
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