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Estes Rockets D12-3 Engines and D12-5 Engines — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2024-07-26

Hazard: Injuries

Estes Rockets D12 Engines may cause injuries

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2024-07-26
Model identifiers	Models: D12-3 and D12-5
Category	Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles
Hazard	Injuries
Hazard description	The product presents a risk of injuries as due to a manufacturing fault, the forward ejection charge fails. This results in the uncontrolled return of the rocket to the ground, which may result in the user, or surrounding people becoming injured.
Non-compliance	Pyrotechnic Articles (Safety) Regulations 2015
Remedy	The affected models/batches have been recalled from end users. For further information, or to make contact with Estes on this recall, please access: https://estesrockets.com/pages/d12-engine-service-bulletin
Recall number	2407-0078
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	Structural strength, tip-over stability, sharp edges.
Rules & standards likely involved	UK GPSR, UKCA · Full guide →

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