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🧸 Product DK February 1, 2024

Omega — Optimus 3

Battery with 25 shots.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Omega — Optimus 3
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Burns, Injuries
Category
Pyrotechnic articles
Hazard
The product is unstable and does not stay upright during functioning; it is possible that it falls on its side, shooting remaining shots from this position. As a consequence, burning projectiles could hit persons, causing burns and/or injuries. Moreover, the product emits flames for an excessive time, causing burns to bystanders.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Manufacturer) Withdrawal of the product from market
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 846 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
10 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 27, 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? Omega Optimus 3 is a firework that can shoot burning pieces. It is not steady and may tip over while firing.

What's happening? This firework can fall sideways and shoot flames at people. It also stays lit too long, risking burns to anyone nearby.

Does this affect me? If you have this firework in Denmark, you could be hurt by flying sparks or flames.

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

🤖 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)
Omega
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Injuries · Category: Pyrotechnic articles · Hazard: The product is unstable and does not stay upright during functioning; it is possible that it falls on its side, shooting remaining shots from this position. As a consequence, burning projectiles could hit persons, causing burns and/or injuries. Moreover, the product emits flames for an excessive time, causing burns to bystanders. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
February 1, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10011618

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Omega — Optimus 3. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Injuries · Category: Pyrotechnic articles · Hazard: The product is unstable and does not stay upright during functioning; it is possible that it falls on its side, shooting remaining shots from this position. As a consequence, burning proje...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 1, 2024 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Denmark.
▸ 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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