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Katan B.V. Katan Special #3 fireworks — burns & fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsFireInjuriesJun 21, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Katan B.V. Katan Special #3 fireworks — burns & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Katan B.V. Katan Special #3 fireworks — burns & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Katan B.V. Katan Special #3 fireworks — burns & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Katan B.V. Katan Special #3 fireworks — burns & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Katan B.V. Katan Special #3 fireworks — burns & fire risk
Photo from the official notice: Katan B.V. Katan Special #3 fireworks — burns & fire risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

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

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product — Distributor (22/03/2024)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (22/03/2024)

Product description

Fireworks of category F2, 100-shots compound.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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