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🧸 Product AT DE February 28, 2020

Funke — Funke China-Böller D

Sound emitter, category P1 (Bangers).

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Funke — Funke China-Böller D
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Damage to hearing
Category
Pyrotechnic articles
Hazard
The burning time of the initial fuse is too short and the user might not be able to reach the safety distance in time. The user will consequently be exposed to a too high sound pressure level which might lead damage to hearing.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Retailer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2388 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
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What is this? These are small fireworks called Funke China-Böller D. They are made to explode with a loud bang.

What's happening? The fuse burns too fast. You may not have time to move far enough away before it goes off. The loud noise could hurt your ears.

Does this affect me? If you bought or used these fireworks in Austria or Germany, you might be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using them right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any hearing concerns.

🤖 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Funke
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Damage to hearing · Category: Pyrotechnic articles · Hazard: The burning time of the initial fuse is too short and the user might not be able to reach the safety distance in time. The user will consequently be exposed to a too high sound pressure level which might lead damage to hearing. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
February 28, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10000679

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Funke — Funke China-Böller D. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Damage to hearing · Category: Pyrotechnic articles · Hazard: The burning time of the initial fuse is too short and the user might not be able to reach the safety distance in time. The user will consequently be exposed to a too high sound pressure...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 28, 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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