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🧸 Product DK March 12, 2021

Aalborg Fyrværkerifabrik A/S — AFAC Keglefontæne

The product is a fountain.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Aalborg Fyrværkerifabrik A/S — AFAC Keglefontæne
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Damage to sight, Injuries
Category
Pyrotechnic articles
Hazard
The product may explode at too low altitude and can burst too close to the ground. Bystanders can be hit by parts of the firework, causing injuries and damage to eye if hit in the eye region.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Manufacturer) Withdrawal of the product from market
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2010 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a type of firework called a cone fountain. It shoots up sparks and can explode too low in the air.

What's happening? The firework may burst too close to the ground. Parts could fly out and hurt people nearby, especially the eyes.

Does this affect me? If you live in Denmark and have this firework, you could be at risk of injury.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help with first aid for burns or injuries.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
Aalborg Fyrværkerifabrik A/S
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Damage to sight, Injuries · Category: Pyrotechnic articles · Hazard: The product may explode at too low altitude and can burst too close to the ground. Bystanders can be hit by parts of the firework, causing injuries and damage to eye if hit in the eye region. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
March 12, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10003294

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Aalborg Fyrværkerifabrik A/S — AFAC Keglefontæne. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Damage to sight, Injuries · Category: Pyrotechnic articles · Hazard: The product may explode at too low altitude and can burst too close to the ground. Bystanders can be hit by parts of the firework, causing injuries and damage to eye if hit in th...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 12, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Denmark.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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