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🧸 Product BE June 12, 2020

Tristar SD — Exhibition

Battery of single shot tubes (19 shots). Dimensions: length = 135mm, width = 90mm, height = 173mm. Lit with a single wick.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Tristar SD — Exhibition
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Burns
Category
Pyrotechnic articles

Hazard: The battery is unstable and does not stay upright during functioning: it is possible that it falls on its side, shooting remaining shots from this position. As a consequence, burning projectiles could hit persons, causing burns.

Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
Barcode (GTIN): 5425017851653
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2283 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 Tristar SD. It uses a battery that can tip over while it is firing.

What's happening? The battery may fall sideways and shoot burning pieces out. These pieces can burn someone.

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

What should I do? Stop using it and 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)
Tristar SD
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns · Category: Pyrotechnic articles · Hazard: The battery is unstable and does not stay upright during functioning: it is possible that it falls on its side, shooting remaining shots from this position. As a consequence, burning projectiles could hit persons, causing burns. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
June 12, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10001405

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Tristar SD — Exhibition. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns · Category: Pyrotechnic articles · Hazard: The battery is unstable and does not stay upright during functioning: it is possible that it falls on its side, shooting remaining shots from this position. As a consequence, burning projectiles cou...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 12, 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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