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🧸 Product BE April 3, 2020

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

Match-cracker (banger) firework of category P1.

📷 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
Burns, Cuts, Injuries
Category
Pyrotechnic articles

Hazard: The burning time of the initial fuse is too long. The user could go back to check the firework, which would then unexpectedly explode, causing burns, injuries or cuts

Origin
Slovakia

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
Barcode (GTIN): 8586007900915
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2353 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 firework made by Privatex-Pyro. The fuse on the firework may burn too slowly.

What's happening? If the fuse burns too slowly, the firework might not go off when expected. It could explode later, causing burns or injuries.

Does this affect me? This firework was sold in Belgium. If you have this firework, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using this firework. 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)
Privatex-Pyro s.r.o.
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Cuts, Injuries · Category: Pyrotechnic articles · Hazard: The burning time of the initial fuse is too long. The user could go back to check the firework, which would then unexpectedly explode, causing burns, injuries or cuts · Origin: Slovakia

First published
April 3, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10000901

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Privatex-Pyro s.r.o. — Megatresk Explo. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Cuts, Injuries · Category: Pyrotechnic articles · Hazard: The burning time of the initial fuse is too long. The user could go back to check the firework, which would then unexpectedly explode, causing burns, injuries or cuts · Origin: Slo...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 3, 2020 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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