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🧸 Product THE NETHERLANDS March 13, 2026

Fireworks International B.V. — Insane!

Fireworks battery, category F2, 72 shots.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Fireworks International B.V. — Insane!
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Burns, Damage to hearing, Fire, Injuries
Category
Pyrotechnic articles
Hazard
The product might explode during normal use. In addition, the article has a too long fuse delay. This may cause the user to walk to the article too early with the danger that fireworks could hit the user, causing injuries and/or burns. Additionally, the fireworks may burst or eject burning material outside the designated safety distance of 8 m or below a height of 3 m, causing fire or injuries and/or burns to the user or bystanders. Moreover, the article does not extinguish after functioning within 120 seconds, which may cause fire to surrounding objects. Furthermore, the sound pressure level is too high, which can cause damage to hearing.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
  • (to: Importer) Destruction of the product
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 137 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
72 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 28, 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? These are fireworks made in China and sold in the Netherlands. They may explode too soon or shoot burning pieces too close to people.

What's happening? The fuses burn too slowly. The fireworks can hit users or nearby objects. They may not stop burning after 2 minutes. They can also be too loud.

Does this affect me? If you bought these fireworks in the Netherlands, you could be at risk of burns, fire, or hearing damage.

What should I do? Stop using them. Ask your local fire department or a pharmacist what to do next.

🤖 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, Fire, Injuries · Category: Pyrotechnic articles · Hazard: The product might explode during normal use. In addition, the article has a too long fuse delay. This may cause the user to walk to the article too early with the danger that fireworks could hit the user, causing injuries and/or burns. Additionally, the fireworks may burst or eject burning material outside the designated safety distance of 8 m or below a height of 3 m, causing fire or injuries and/or burns to the user or bystanders. Moreover, the article does not extinguish after functioning within 120 seconds, which may cause fire to surrounding objects. Furthermore, the sound pressure level is too high, which can cause damage to hearing. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
March 13, 2026
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098126

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What is this product recall alert about?
Fireworks International B.V. — Insane!. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Damage to hearing, Fire, Injuries · Category: Pyrotechnic articles · Hazard: The product might explode during normal use. In addition, the article has a too long fuse delay. This may cause the user to walk to the article too early with the...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 13, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to THE NETHERLANDS.
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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