Recalled from consumers
Voluntary measure
Notified by Belgium
Published 6 Mar 2026
SR/00706/26
Vulcan Europe B.V. fireworks recalled over hearing-damage risk
EU authorities recalled this product (Vulcan Europe B.V. fireworks) after it was found to pose a hearing-damage risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Firework bangers, category F2, 20 pieces, Net explosive content (NEC): 6 g. Product sold online, in particular via www.vuurwerkpoppel.be, www.magasin-feux-artifice.be, vuurwerksmeets.be, vuurwerk.7theaven.be, and www.noelanders.be.
- Brand
- Vulcan Europe B.V.
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- VE24-018-3
- Made in
- The Netherlands
- Category
- Fireworks & pyrotechnics
Why it's dangerous
Damage to hearing
The sound pressure level is too high (measured value up to 122.6 dB), which can cause damage to hearing.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive nor with the European standard EN 15947-5.
What the authorities did
Measure
Recall of the product from end users
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
Belgium
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00706/26
View official notice ↗
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