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Fireworks Vulcan “Heavy Hitz” — risk: burns, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1510/13
Summary
null The stability during functioning is insufficient. People nearby can be hit by falling parts of the firework causing burns or injuries.The product does not comply with the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947.
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Product
Fireworks — Vulcan
- Brand
- Vulcan
- Name / model
- Heavy Hitz · DC012
- Batch number(s)
- 43F431/071/12
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- Battery 16 shots; transport packaging in carton boxes
What is the risk?
- null The stability during functioning is insufficient. People nearby can be hit by falling parts of the firework causing burns or injuries.The product does not comply with the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 23/11/2012
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