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🧸 Product SK November 15, 2024

Privatex-Pyro s.r.o. — Megatresk explo

Fireworks in the shape of an orange cylinder. Package of ten.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Privatex-Pyro s.r.o. — Megatresk explo
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Pyrotechnic articles
Hazard
The time between the ignition of the firework and the explosion of the firework is too short. As a result, the user does not have time to leave a safe distance and may get injured.
Origin
Slovakia

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
  • ▸ (to: Manufacturer) Warning consumers of the risks
  • ▸ (to: Manufacturer) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 8586007900915
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 666 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? A firework made by Privatex-Pyro in Slovakia can explode too fast. The user may not have time to move away safely.

What's happening? This firework can cause injuries because it explodes too soon after lighting.

Does this affect me? If you have this firework in Slovakia, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it and ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.

🤖 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)
Privatex-Pyro s.r.o.
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Pyrotechnic articles · Hazard: The time between the ignition of the firework and the explosion of the firework is too short. As a result, the user does not have time to leave a safe distance and may get injured. · Origin: Slovakia

First published
November 15, 2024
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10091884

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

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Privatex-Pyro s.r.o. — Megatresk explo. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Pyrotechnic articles · Hazard: The time between the ignition of the firework and the explosion of the firework is too short. As a result, the user does not have time to leave a safe distance and may get injured. · Origin: Slov...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 15, 2024 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Slovakia.
▸ 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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