German Fan Style

Burns, Damage to hearing, Fire, Injuries Pyrotechnic articles Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: German Fan Style
Alert NumberA12/01619/24
BrandFireworks International B.V.
CategoryPyrotechnic articles
Risk TypeBurns, Damage to hearing, Fire, Injuries
Notifying CountryThe Netherlands
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published21 June 2024

Risk Description

The sound pressure level is too high (measured values up to 124 dB). Consequently, it can cause damage to hearing. Moreover, the product has duds with fuse, children can pick these up and ignite them causing injuries and/or burns. It may also burst or release burning material too close to the ground, causing fire and/or burns to bystanders. In addition some articles caught fire after 120 seconds. This can cause serious injuries when fireworks residues may ignite. In addition the product emits flames for an excessive time, causing burns to bystanders and risk of fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive nor with the European standard EN 15947.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: 21/03/2024Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 21/03/2024

Product Description

Fireworks of category F2, 90-shots compound.

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