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A12/01618/24

Fireworks

Katan B.V. · Katan Special #3

Pyrotechnic articlesBurnsFireInjuries
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Notifying country
The Netherlands
Sold online
No
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What is the danger

The product has duds with fuse, children can pick these up and ignite them causing injuries and/or burns. Moreover, the fireworks may burst or release burning material too close to the ground, causing fire and/or burns and eye injuries to bystanders. Additionally, the product has an inadequate fuse delay (too long), which may cause users to approach the firework too early or not allow them enough time to reach a safe distance. In addition the product emits flames for an excessive time, causing burns to bystanders and risk of fire.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive nor with the European standard EN 15947.

Measures taken

  1. Recall of the product from end users Compulsory measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 22 March 2024
  2. Destruction of the product Compulsory measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 22 March 2024

Product

Description
Fireworks of category F2, 100-shots compound.
Packaging
Cardboard box.
Brand
Katan B.V.
Batch
2463-F2-340-S003004

Original source

Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.

Alert number
A12/01618/24 ↗
Weekly report
Report-2024-25
Published
18 June 2024
Modified
18 June 2024

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