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Fireworks Vulcan “Roman Candle Barrage” — risk: burns
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0944/17
Summary
null Pyrotechnic parts other than the fuse are accessible to the user and could be ignited by the user when lighting the fuse. The user could consequently be hit by burning material.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
- Roman Candle Barrage · Article number 1118, reference number EC339999
- Batch number(s)
- Batch VE16-0032-1, barcode 4891736909677
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- Fireworks: Roman candles
What is the risk?
- null Pyrotechnic parts other than the fuse are accessible to the user and could be ignited by the user when lighting the fuse. The user could consequently be hit by burning material.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: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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