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Fireworks WECO “Party-Fices Pyro-Concept” — risk: burns, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1929/19
Summary
The firework may not function correctly when ignited. The user could go back to the firework and receive burns. The flames caused by the operation of the battery do not extinguish. The battery and flammable material nearby may consequently catch fire. 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 — WECO
- Brand
- WECO
- Name / model
- Party-Fices Pyro-Concept · 201054-48 PF / CE 1395-F2-0316/2015
- Batch number(s)
- 4047291062924
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- Set of several firework batteries in one module in a cardboard box representing the Grand-Place in Brussels at night.
What is the risk?
- The firework may not function correctly when ignited. The user could go back to the firework and receive burns. The flames caused by the operation of the battery do not extinguish. The battery and flammable material nearby may consequently catch fire. 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): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 25/09/2019
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