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🧸 Product BE December 6, 2019

Mjölnir 2.0

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Mjölnir 2.0
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Burns, Injuries
Category
Pyrotechnic articles
Hazard
The firework ascends in an unpredictable angle and the incandescent matter burns for too long and too close to the ground.
Origin
People's Republic of China
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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 called Mjölnir 2.0 can shoot up at the wrong angle. It stays hot for too long and too close to the ground.

What's happening? This firework may burn people or things nearby. It does not go straight up like it should.

Does this affect me? If you live in Belgium, you could be at risk when using this firework.

What should I do? Stop using this firework. 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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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Injuries · Category: Pyrotechnic articles · Hazard: The firework ascends in an unpredictable angle and the incandescent matter burns for too long and too close to the ground. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
December 6, 2019
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/394607

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What is this product recall alert about?
Mjölnir 2.0. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Injuries · Category: Pyrotechnic articles · Hazard: The firework ascends in an unpredictable angle and the incandescent matter burns for too long and too close to the ground. · Origin: People's Republic of China
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 6, 2019 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Belgium.
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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