Scratch petard
Injuries Pyrotechnic articles Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0255/07 |
| Brand | MEGA |
| Category | Pyrotechnic articles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Czechia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 23 March 2007 |
Risk Description
This product poses a serious risk of injuries because:- the explosive composition in each product exceeds the permissible amount of pyrotechnical composition for Danger Class II;- the product, in some cases, does not comply with technical requirements on the time of function retardation for the determined time limit;- small pouring of the composition occurs out of the products.Accidents involving scorch and contusion of hands and laceration of skin have been reported.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban ordered by the authoritiesDate of entry into force: Unknown