United KingdomEncrypted Fireworks Ltd Handheld 60-Second and 90-Second Smoke Flares — handheld smoke flares sold in various colours including Gender Reveal and Colour Changing varieties — are affected. They present a risk of fire and explosion because they contain potassium chlorate and sulphur, mixtures that can ignite from impact or friction and can spontaneously combust, with increased hazard if wetted or allowed to dry. Owners are strongly advised to keep them dry and return them to the original point of sale; if already wet, ensure they remain wet and contact the distributor for further advice and redress.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Encrypted Fireworks Ltd Handheld 60-Second and 90-Second Smoke Flares presenting a risk of fire and explosion.
Type: Pyrotechnic Articles - Fireworks
Brand: Encrypted Fireworks Ltd
Models: Various colours including Gender Reveal and Colour Changing varieties.
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Handheld smoke flares available in various colours and models.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2604-0060
Notified by: Health and Safety Executive
The hazard
The product presents a risk of fire and explosion as it contains both Potassium Chlorate and Sulphur. These types of mixtures can be particularly susceptible to initiation by impact and friction and can spontaneously combust. The potential hazard from these items is increased if the articles are wetted or are dampened and allowed to dry. These items should also be isolated from other explosive or flammable goods.
The safety warning on the article states that if the device fails to function, it should be immersed in water and disposed of safely. If this advice is followed, then it is essential that the items remain wetted and are not allowed to dry to prevent increasing the combustion of the items.
Such pyrotechnic compositions are prohibited to import, manufacture or store within the UK without approval by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
These products are prohibited under Regulation 29 of the Explosives Regulations 2014.
What to do
The products have been voluntarily suspended from sale by the importer while further investigations are carried out.
Owners of affected products are strongly advised to ensure they are kept dry and returned to the original point of sale. If the items are wet, ensure they remain wet to prevent increasing the risk of combustion of the items.
Contact the distributor you purchased from for further advice and redress.
The official notice
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