RAPEX is een uitwisselingssysteem waarin europese landen elkaar kunnen waarschuwen voor producten die niet aan de eisen voldoen. Rapex geldt niet alleen voor vuurwerk, maar ook voor alle andere mogelijke consumenten goederen.
De meldingen m.b.t. vuurwerk in 2017 zijn als volgt:
Merk: Piromax
Product: C4
Type: PXP 309, class F3
Batch: 2016; 1395-F3-0434/2015; EAN: 5901721792210; date of expiry: 31.12.2025.
Burns, Injuries The time measured between the ignition of the firework and the explosion of the firework is too short.
Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market(By: Manufacturer)
Merk: Unknown
Product: Pterada Dragon Boom
Type: PP038D/B
Batch: 8595124306135; mark CE 1395, reg. no. 1395-F3-0284/2013, year of manufacture 2015
Damage to hearing The sound pressure level is too high and this can 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 by economic operators: Warning consumers of the risks(By: Distributor)
Merk: 1) Kolme Kunkkua; 2) Evoluutiopakkaus
Product: Unknown
Type: 1) Model 223730-HH , 2) 223730-IL 1)
Batch: 6430037817243; Batch S-16-A, 2) 6430037816819; Batch S-16-A
Burns, Injuries The product explodes at too low height and this can cause injuries. Due to the incomplete functioning of some of the units there is a risk of accidental explosion. The user may be unprepared for explosion and, as a result, may get injured or burnt. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947.
Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market(By: Importer)
Merk: Klásek
Product: Dum Bum
Type: P6A
Batch: mark CE 1395, reg. no. 1395-00525/2012, year of manufacture 2016
Damage to hearing: The sound pressure level is too high and this can cause damage to hearing. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947.
Measures ordered by public authorities(to: Manufacturer): Withdrawal of the product from the market
Merk: Klasek
Product: Dum Bum
Type: P6A, kl. 3
Batch: EAN: 8595182430728
Damage to hearing The sound pressure level is too high which can lead to damage to hearing. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947.
Measures ordered by public authorities(to: Distributor): Destruction of the product
Merk: Triplex
Product: Grom 1 / Petarda blyskowa [Flash firecracker]
Type: TXP486; Produced in 2013
Batch: 5906160214866; Batch number: 36F268/178/13
Damage to hearing The sound pressure level is too high and can 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 by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market(By: Importer)
Merk: Original Fireworks
Product: COMET ROCKET 1, 2, 3, 4
Type: Art. n° 3999
Batch: CE 1646-F2-104-109-24 Batch B150005
Damage to hearing The firework ascends at an angle that is too flat and explodes at too low altitude. As a consequence, the user (or spectators) can suffer from temporary impairment of hearing. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947.
Measures taken by economic operators: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures, Withdrawal of the product from the market(By: Importer)
Merk: Original Fireworks
Product: ACTIVATOR - 19 SHOTS
Type: Article number 4054
Batch: Batch B150063
Burns, Damage to hearing Burning pieces fall to the ground a long way away from the firework and could cause burns to bystanders. The sound level is too high and could cause permanent hearing loss. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947.
Measures taken by economic operators: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures, Withdrawal of the product from the market(By: Importer)
Merk: Original Fireworks
Product: ULTRA
Type: Article number 3115
Batch: Barcode 0031150000
Burns The firework may not function correctly when ignited. The user could go back to the firework and receive burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947.
Measures taken by economic operators: Making the marketing of the product subject to prior conditions, Withdrawal of the product from the market(By: Importer)
Merk: Vulcan
Product: Magical Shots
Type: Article number 259975
Batch: Barcode 4891736921624, Batch VE16-0061-1
Burns The duration of fuse is too long. The user could go back to the firework and receive burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947.
Measures taken by economic operators: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures, Withdrawal of the product from the market(By: Distributor)
Merk: Vulcan
Product: Roman Candle Barrage
Type: Article number 1118, reference number EC339999
Batch: Batch VE16-0032-1, barcode 4891736909677
Burns Pyrotechnic parts other than the fuse are accessible to the user and could be ignited by the user when lighting the fuse. The user could consequently be hit by burning material. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947.
Measures taken by economic operators: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures, Withdrawal of the product from the market(By: Distributor)
Merk: Vulcan
Product: Bobcat
Type: Article number DC207, Reference number EC030221
Batch: VE16-0009-03, barcode 4 891736 931876
Burns The firework may not function correctly when ignited. The user could go back to the firework and receive burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947.
Measures taken by economic operators: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures, Withdrawal of the product from the market(By: Distributor)
Merk: Vulcan
Product: ARMY TANK LARGE
Type: Art n° 267,
Batch ref nr EC149994 4891736921488
Burns The ignition fuse is not correctly attached to the product. As a consequence, users trying to ignite it may get burned by unexpected triggering of the firework fountains, with less or no delay due to the inadequate fuse. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947.
Measures taken by economic operators: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures, Withdrawal of the product from the market(By: Distributor)
Merk: Vulcan
Product: Sparkler
Type: Article number EC160002,
Batch: Article reference PC002 891736931999
Fire Burning pieces fall off the sparkler. If the sparkler is used indoors, the burning pieces could start a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947.
Measures taken by economic operators: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures, Withdrawal of the product from the market(By: Distributor)
Merk: Unknown
Product: Big Cracker
Type: Article number 2104
Batch: Unknown
Injuries The fuse is defective and the firework could start functioning when the user is close by. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947.
Measures taken by economic operators: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures, Withdrawal of the product from the market(By: Distributor)
De meldingen m.b.t. vuurwerk in 2017 zijn als volgt:
Merk: Piromax
Product: C4
Type: PXP 309, class F3
Batch: 2016; 1395-F3-0434/2015; EAN: 5901721792210; date of expiry: 31.12.2025.
Burns, Injuries The time measured between the ignition of the firework and the explosion of the firework is too short.
Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market(By: Manufacturer)
Merk: Unknown
Product: Pterada Dragon Boom
Type: PP038D/B
Batch: 8595124306135; mark CE 1395, reg. no. 1395-F3-0284/2013, year of manufacture 2015
Damage to hearing The sound pressure level is too high and this can 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 by economic operators: Warning consumers of the risks(By: Distributor)
Merk: 1) Kolme Kunkkua; 2) Evoluutiopakkaus
Product: Unknown
Type: 1) Model 223730-HH , 2) 223730-IL 1)
Batch: 6430037817243; Batch S-16-A, 2) 6430037816819; Batch S-16-A
Burns, Injuries The product explodes at too low height and this can cause injuries. Due to the incomplete functioning of some of the units there is a risk of accidental explosion. The user may be unprepared for explosion and, as a result, may get injured or burnt. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947.
Measures taken by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market(By: Importer)
Merk: Klásek
Product: Dum Bum
Type: P6A
Batch: mark CE 1395, reg. no. 1395-00525/2012, year of manufacture 2016
Damage to hearing: The sound pressure level is too high and this can cause damage to hearing. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947.
Measures ordered by public authorities(to: Manufacturer): Withdrawal of the product from the market
Merk: Klasek
Product: Dum Bum
Type: P6A, kl. 3
Batch: EAN: 8595182430728
Damage to hearing The sound pressure level is too high which can lead to damage to hearing. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947.
Measures ordered by public authorities(to: Distributor): Destruction of the product
Merk: Triplex
Product: Grom 1 / Petarda blyskowa [Flash firecracker]
Type: TXP486; Produced in 2013
Batch: 5906160214866; Batch number: 36F268/178/13
Damage to hearing The sound pressure level is too high and can 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 by economic operators: Withdrawal of the product from the market(By: Importer)
Merk: Original Fireworks
Product: COMET ROCKET 1, 2, 3, 4
Type: Art. n° 3999
Batch: CE 1646-F2-104-109-24 Batch B150005
Damage to hearing The firework ascends at an angle that is too flat and explodes at too low altitude. As a consequence, the user (or spectators) can suffer from temporary impairment of hearing. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947.
Measures taken by economic operators: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures, Withdrawal of the product from the market(By: Importer)
Merk: Original Fireworks
Product: ACTIVATOR - 19 SHOTS
Type: Article number 4054
Batch: Batch B150063
Burns, Damage to hearing Burning pieces fall to the ground a long way away from the firework and could cause burns to bystanders. The sound level is too high and could cause permanent hearing loss. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947.
Measures taken by economic operators: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures, Withdrawal of the product from the market(By: Importer)
Merk: Original Fireworks
Product: ULTRA
Type: Article number 3115
Batch: Barcode 0031150000
Burns The firework may not function correctly when ignited. The user could go back to the firework and receive burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947.
Measures taken by economic operators: Making the marketing of the product subject to prior conditions, Withdrawal of the product from the market(By: Importer)
Merk: Vulcan
Product: Magical Shots
Type: Article number 259975
Batch: Barcode 4891736921624, Batch VE16-0061-1
Burns The duration of fuse is too long. The user could go back to the firework and receive burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947.
Measures taken by economic operators: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures, Withdrawal of the product from the market(By: Distributor)
Merk: Vulcan
Product: Roman Candle Barrage
Type: Article number 1118, reference number EC339999
Batch: Batch VE16-0032-1, barcode 4891736909677
Burns Pyrotechnic parts other than the fuse are accessible to the user and could be ignited by the user when lighting the fuse. The user could consequently be hit by burning material. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947.
Measures taken by economic operators: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures, Withdrawal of the product from the market(By: Distributor)
Merk: Vulcan
Product: Bobcat
Type: Article number DC207, Reference number EC030221
Batch: VE16-0009-03, barcode 4 891736 931876
Burns The firework may not function correctly when ignited. The user could go back to the firework and receive burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947.
Measures taken by economic operators: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures, Withdrawal of the product from the market(By: Distributor)
Merk: Vulcan
Product: ARMY TANK LARGE
Type: Art n° 267,
Batch ref nr EC149994 4891736921488
Burns The ignition fuse is not correctly attached to the product. As a consequence, users trying to ignite it may get burned by unexpected triggering of the firework fountains, with less or no delay due to the inadequate fuse. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947.
Measures taken by economic operators: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures, Withdrawal of the product from the market(By: Distributor)
Merk: Vulcan
Product: Sparkler
Type: Article number EC160002,
Batch: Article reference PC002 891736931999
Fire Burning pieces fall off the sparkler. If the sparkler is used indoors, the burning pieces could start a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947.
Measures taken by economic operators: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures, Withdrawal of the product from the market(By: Distributor)
Merk: Unknown
Product: Big Cracker
Type: Article number 2104
Batch: Unknown
Injuries The fuse is defective and the firework could start functioning when the user is close by. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive and the relevant European standard EN 15947.
Measures taken by economic operators: Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures, Withdrawal of the product from the market(By: Distributor)
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