The Empress
| Alert Number | SR/00679/26 |
| Brand | Fireworks International B.V. |
| Category | Pyrotechnic articles |
| Risk Type | Burns |
| Notifying Country | The Netherlands |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 6 March 2026 |
Risk Description
The article has too many duds with and without fuse, users can ignite them causing injuries and/or burns. Additionally, the fireworks may burst or eject burning material outside the designated safety distance of 8 m or below a height of 3 m, causing injuries and/or burns to the user or bystanders. 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): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 08/12/2025Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: 08/12/2025
Product Description
Fireworks battery, category F2, 36 shots.