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🧸 Product DK September 21, 2018

Fyrværkerieksperten A/S — Big Bang

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Fyrværkerieksperten A/S — Big Bang
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Burns
Category
Pyrotechnic articles
Hazard
The rocket ascends at an angle which is too flat and explodes at too low altitude.
Origin
People's Republic of China
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This alert was reported 2913 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.
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118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026
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What is this? A type of firework rocket that may shoot out sideways instead of straight up. It can explode too soon or too low in the air.

What's happening? Some of these rockets do not go up safely. They can explode near the ground and cause burns.

Does this affect me? If you have this firework, you could be hurt when lighting it.

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

🤖 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: Other risk levels · Type: Burns · Category: Pyrotechnic articles · Hazard: The rocket ascends at an angle which is too flat and explodes at too low altitude. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
September 21, 2018
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/332582

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What is this product recall alert about?
Fyrværkerieksperten A/S — Big Bang. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Burns · Category: Pyrotechnic articles · Hazard: The rocket ascends at an angle which is too flat and explodes at too low altitude. · Origin: People's Republic of China
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 21, 2018 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Denmark.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
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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