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🧸 Product BE February 4, 2022

Pirotecnia El Gato SL — Silver Whistle

Fountain cat. F2, blue cylinder shaped item with black lettering. 10 items per package.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Pirotecnia El Gato SL — Silver Whistle
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Pyrotechnic articles
Hazard
The product's labelling does not contain any instructions for use and safety, and it is difficult to read, unclear and open to misinterpretation. Due to the lack of safety and user instructions, users may use or store the product without taking the necessary safety measures. This could lead to multiple injuries.
Origin
Spain

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1681 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? This is a small firework called a Silver Whistle made by Pirotecnia El Gato SL. It is a pyrotechnic item meant for celebrations.

What's happening? The firework’s label does not have clear instructions or safety warnings. The writing is hard to read and could be misunderstood.

Does this affect me? If you have this firework in Belgium, you could be at risk of injury because the instructions are unclear.

What should I do? Stop using it and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help. Return it to the store where you bought it.

🤖 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)
Pirotecnia El Gato SL
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Pyrotechnic articles · Hazard: The product's labelling does not contain any instructions for use and safety, and it is difficult to read, unclear and open to misinterpretation. Due to the lack of safety and user instructions, users may use or store the product without taking the necessary safety measures. This could lead to multiple injuries. · Origin: Spain

First published
February 4, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10005445

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Pirotecnia El Gato SL — Silver Whistle. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Pyrotechnic articles · Hazard: The product's labelling does not contain any instructions for use and safety, and it is difficult to read, unclear and open to misinterpretation. Due to the lack of safety and user instructions,...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 4, 2022 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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