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🧸 Product AT DE December 25, 2020

Di Blasio Elio Fireworks — Cobra 6 BP

Silver cardboard box. Label in red, green and black lettering. Green cobra.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Di Blasio Elio Fireworks — Cobra 6 BP
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Burns, Damage to hearing, Injuries
Category
Pyrotechnic articles
Hazard
The rocket explodes at too low altitude and can burst too close to the ground. Bystanders can be hit by parts of the firework, causing burns. The sound pressure level is too high. Excessive noise levels may cause damage to hearing.
Origin
Italy

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Retailer) Recall of the product from end users
  • (to: Retailer) Withdrawal of the product from market
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This alert was reported 2086 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
117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 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 Cobra 6 BP made by Di Blasio Elio Fireworks. It is a rocket that can explode too low in the air.

What's happening? The firework may burst near the ground instead of high up. This can throw hot pieces toward people, causing burns or injuries. It can also make very loud noises that may harm hearing.

Does this affect me? This affects people in Austria and Germany who use or are near these fireworks.

What should I do? Stop using these fireworks right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have questions about safety.

🤖 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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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Damage to hearing, Injuries · Category: Pyrotechnic articles · Hazard: The rocket explodes at too low altitude and can burst too close to the ground. Bystanders can be hit by parts of the firework, causing burns. The sound pressure level is too high. Excessive noise levels may cause damage to hearing. · Origin: Italy

First published
December 25, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10002686

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What is this product recall alert about?
Di Blasio Elio Fireworks — Cobra 6 BP. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Damage to hearing, Injuries · Category: Pyrotechnic articles · Hazard: The rocket explodes at too low altitude and can burst too close to the ground. Bystanders can be hit by parts of the firework, causing burns. The sound pressure level is...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 25, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Austria and Germany.
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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