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Fireworks Wolff Vuurwerk “PEKITRAAT” — risk: damage to hearing
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00824/25
Summary
The noise pressure level is too high (measured values up to 122.7 dB). Consequently, it can cause hearing damage. 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 — Wolff Vuurwerk
- Brand
- Wolff Vuurwerk
- Name / model
- PEKITRAAT · 1008/F2/69246274, 4907/KP1490
- Batch number(s)
- 19013-4907
- Barcode
- 4891736938431
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- Firework bangers, category F2, 16 pieces. Product sold online, in particular via vuurwerkbieb.nl and vuurwerkduitsland.nl.
What is the risk?
- The noise pressure level is too high (measured values up to 122.7 dB). Consequently, it can cause hearing damage. 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 taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- 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
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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