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🧸 Product BE April 22, 2022

Rubro Fireworks — Event Signal-v5

"Fire Arrow", a type of fireworks of category F2.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Rubro Fireworks — Event Signal-v5
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Pyrotechnic articles
Hazard
The product does not carry the required marking and is not accompanied by the obligatory instructions for safe use in the national languages of the Member State where the pyrotechnic article is offered to the consumer. Potential misuse of the product, due to the lack of information, may lead to that users are injured.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Stop of sales
Barcode (GTIN): 8745166519219
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This alert was reported 1603 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
117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 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 type of firework called Event Signal-v5 made by Rubro. It is a pyrotechnic article that should have safety markings and instructions.

What's happening? The fireworks do not have the right safety marks. They also do not come with instructions in the local language. This can lead to people using them the wrong way and getting hurt.

Does this affect me? If you live in Belgium and have these fireworks, you could be at risk of injury.

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

🤖 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: Injuries · Category: Pyrotechnic articles · Hazard: The product does not carry the required marking and is not accompanied by the obligatory instructions for safe use in the national languages of the Member State where the pyrotechnic article is offered to the consumer. Potential misuse of the product, due to the lack of information, may lead to that users are injured. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
April 22, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10005861

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What is this product recall alert about?
Rubro Fireworks — Event Signal-v5. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Pyrotechnic articles · Hazard: The product does not carry the required marking and is not accompanied by the obligatory instructions for safe use in the national languages of the Member State where the pyrotechnic article is o...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 22, 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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