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🧸 Product THE NETHERLANDS May 29, 2026

Rubro B.V. — Gigawatt 500G 36 Schuss

Fireworks battery, category F2, 36 shots.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Rubro B.V. — Gigawatt 500G 36 Schuss
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Burns, Injuries
Category
Pyrotechnic articles
Hazard
The article has too many duds with and without fuse, users can ignite them causing injuries and/or burns. Additionally, the fireworks may burst or release burning material over an extended period of time after functioning. Moreover, the user may decide to reignite parts of the product, which poses a risk of burns and/or injuries.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
  • (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Destruction of the product
  • (to: Importer) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
  • (to: Importer) Destruction of the product
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Recall in effect
A consumer product has been flagged as dangerous in THE NETHERLANDS.
📈 Timeline
12 days active so far
May 30, 2026 June 10, 2026

What is this? This is a box of fireworks called Gigawatt 500G 36 Schuss made by Rubro B.V. It is a pyrotechnic item meant for celebrations.

What's happening? Some of these fireworks may not work right. They can stay lit too long or burst open. This can cause burns or injuries to people nearby.

Does this affect me? If you have this firework in the Netherlands, you could be at risk when using it. Others around you could also get hurt.

What should I do? Stop using this firework right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help with burns or injuries.

🤖 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.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Injuries · Category: Pyrotechnic articles · Hazard: The article has too many duds with and without fuse, users can ignite them causing injuries and/or burns. Additionally, the fireworks may burst or release burning material over an extended period of time after functioning. Moreover, the user may decide to reignite parts of the product, which poses a risk of burns and/or injuries. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
May 29, 2026
Last refreshed by us
6 hours ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098510

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What is this product recall alert about?
Rubro B.V. — Gigawatt 500G 36 Schuss. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Injuries · Category: Pyrotechnic articles · Hazard: The article has too many duds with and without fuse, users can ignite them causing injuries and/or burns. Additionally, the fireworks may burst or release burning material over an extended...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 29, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to THE NETHERLANDS.
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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