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Fireworks Vulcan “Nitro Cracker” — risk: damage to hearing
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02610/24
Summary
The sound pressure level is too high (measured values up to 122.4 dB). Consequently, it can cause damage to hearing. The product does not comply with the requirements to the Pyrotechnics Directive.
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Product
Fireworks — Vulcan
- Brand
- Vulcan
- Name / model
- Nitro Cracker · 1522, 2806-F2-007195, EC020034
- Batch number(s)
- VE23-048-1
- Barcode
- 4891736938035
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- Category F2 fuse-action firecrackers, 20 pieces per box.
What is the risk?
- The sound pressure level is too high (measured values up to 122.4 dB). Consequently, it can cause damage to hearing. The product does not comply with the requirements to the Pyrotechnics Directive.
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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