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🧸 Product PL January 8, 2021

Piromax — Aurora

Fireworks, class F2.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Piromax — Aurora
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Burns, Injuries
Category
Pyrotechnic articles
Hazard
The product exceeds the net explosive content for its type-approved model. Consequently, the safety distance required is higher than the declared in the packaging, which could lead to burns and injuries to by standing persons or the users.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Destruction of the product
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 5901721792500
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2073 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
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? Piromax fireworks from the Aurora brand. They are meant for fun shows but can be dangerous.

What's happening? Some Piromax fireworks have too much explosive inside. This makes them more dangerous than they should be.

Does this affect me? If you bought Piromax fireworks in Poland, you might be at risk of burns or injuries.

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

🤖 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)
Piromax
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Injuries · Category: Pyrotechnic articles · Hazard: The product exceeds the net explosive content for its type-approved model. Consequently, the safety distance required is higher than the declared in the packaging, which could lead to burns and injuries to by standing persons or the users. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
January 8, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10002838

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Piromax — Aurora. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Injuries · Category: Pyrotechnic articles · Hazard: The product exceeds the net explosive content for its type-approved model. Consequently, the safety distance required is higher than the declared in the packaging, which could lead to burn...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 8, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Poland.
▸ 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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