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Fireworks ZENA Vuurwerk “Chainsaw Lobster” — risk: damage to hearing
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00122/26
Summary
The sound pressure level is too high (measured value up to 123.4 dB), which can cause damage to hearing. 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 — ZENA Vuurwerk
- Brand
- ZENA Vuurwerk
- Name / model
- Chainsaw Lobster · 1008-F2-69244490, 8214/YT-2144
- Batch number(s)
- 8214/2022/3
- Category
- Pyrotechnic articles
- Firework bangers, category F2, 20 pieces, 36 g. Product sold online, in particular via www.ins-fireworks.pl, www.vuurwerkbelgie.online and www.alpecovuurwerk.be.
What is the risk?
- The sound pressure level is too high (measured value up to 123.4 dB), which can cause damage to hearing. 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): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 22/12/2025
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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