Fireworks

What is the danger

The duration of the initial fuse burning is too long, the product fails to go off or ascends at an angle which is too flat and explodes at too low altitude.

Requirements breached

If there is a delay in the explosion, users may return to the product and could get burned by an unexpected explosion and bystanders could be hit by parts of the firework, causing burns. Moreover, the sound pressure level of the fireworks is too high. Excessive noise levels may cause damage to hearing. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947.

Measures taken

1. Recall of the product from end users Voluntary measuresTaken by: ManufacturerIn force from: 25 June 2019

Product

Description

4 rockets in transparent plastic packaging.

Brand

WECO

Model / type

2916 - 1008-F2-69246131

Batch

4047291040076