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GBV-Weco Vuurwerk B.V. Tarantula Fireworks — recall

Consumer goods · European Union · 2026-04-17 · China-origin

Hazard: Burns, Fire, InjuriesOrigin: China

GBV-Weco Tarantula Fireworks pose burn, fire, and injury risks

Country	European Union
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2026-04-17
Country of origin	China
Model identifiers	5334
Category	Pyrotechnic articles
Hazard	Burns, Fire, Injuries
Hazard description	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 eject burning material outside the designated safety distance of 8 m or below a height of 3 m, causing injuries and/or burns and/or a fire to the user or bystanders.
Non-compliance	Pyrotechnics Directive; European standard EN 15947
Remedy	Destruction of the product. Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	SR/01098/26
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days.
Self-check for comparable products	Cell–charger matching, over-heat/over-charge protection, isolation of hot parts.
Rules & standards likely involved	GPSR, CE (Toys EN 71 / LVD·EMC), REACH · Full guide →

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