PIRAT
PIRAT was recalled on 22 March 2024 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00754/24. Burns, Injuries risk reported by Poland. The product is unstable and can fall over during burning, leading to individual fireworks to shoot out in unintended directions, causing injuries to the user and bystanders.
| Alert Number | A12/00754/24 |
| Category | Pyrotechnic articles |
| Risk Type | Burns, Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Poland |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 0163-3-3878, MA001 – 19 |
| Published | 22 March 2024 |
Risk Description
The product is unstable and can fall over during burning, leading to individual fireworks to shoot out in unintended directions, causing injuries to the user and bystanders. 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): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: 14/02/2024Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 14/02/2024Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: 14/02/2024
Product Description
Battery of fireworks, 19 shots, category F3. Manufactured in 2022.
🌡️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a burns, injuries hazard related to PIRAT.
About this risk
This product can cause burns due to overheating, faulty insulation, or flammable materials that ignite during use.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. If you have suffered burns, cool the area with running water and seek medical attention. Do not attempt to repair the product.
Who is at risk?
All users. Children and elderly people are particularly vulnerable to burn injuries.