Safety warning High risk 12 February 2022

Fast Line Imports Thunder Snaps

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Photo of Fast Line Imports Thunder Snaps
Photo: official notice
Affected
Throw down F1 pyrotechnic article consisting of tubular shaped cardboard or heavy paper outer with clay plug at each end, packaged in small red boxes of 15 pieces. Fast Line Imports branding.
The problem
The product poses a high risk of burns should the discharge of the throwdown touch the skin
What to do
The product has been withdrawn from sale. If you own one, stop using it and contact the seller.
Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards Official notice ↗

Product information

Type Pyrotechnic Articles – Throwdowns
Batch FL19-01
Item No FL001(T8900) Category F1
Country of Origin China
Product description Throw down F1 pyrotechnic article consisting of tubular shaped cardboard or heavy paper outer with clay plug at each end, packaged in small red boxes of 15 pieces. Fast Line Imports branding.
Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF

Hazard

The product does not meet the physical description of a throwdown or the construction criteria required by the relevant standard. The product poses a high risk of burns should the discharge of the throwdown touch the skin if the product is mishandled, modified or misused. The product also poses a risk of damage of hearing as the product exceeds safe noise emission limit of 120dB.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Pyrotechnic Articles (Safety) Regulations 2015.

Corrective action

Withdrawal of the product from the market

Additional information

PSD case number: 2102-0082

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Can I get a refund?

In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.

Updated 12 February 2022. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

Website built by: www.NocturnalMedia.co.uk