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Encrypted Fireworks Ltd Handheld 60-Second and 90-Second Smoke Flares safety warning over a fire risk
Product Safety Report for Encrypted Fireworks Ltd Handheld 60-Second and 90-Second Smoke Flares presenting a risk of fire and explosion.
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2 identifiers listed for this notice.
Encrypted Fireworks Ltd Handheld 60-Second and 90-Second Smoke Flares
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- Various colours including Gender Reveal
- Colour Changing varieties.
What to do now
Encrypted Fireworks Ltd Handheld 60-Second and 90-Second Smoke Flares has been flagged because it could start a fire in the home.
- Stop using and charging it now, and unplug it.
- Keep it somewhere cool and clear of soft furnishings. Never put lithium batteries in the household bin.
- The marketplace has removed the listing. Contact the seller through your order history to ask for a refund.
- If you cannot reach the seller, Trading Standards can be told through Citizens Advice.
Why it matters. Faulty chargers, batteries and appliances are a common cause of house fires. A fire can start while the product is charging or switched on and nobody is watching.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- make sure you have working smoke alarms
Get help urgently
- if it starts to smoke, smell of burning or catch fire, get everyone out and call 999
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Getting your money back
Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme.
Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2604-0060). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Encrypted Fireworks Ltd Handheld 60-Second and 90-Second Smoke Flares presenting a risk of fire and explosion.
The risk
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.
Action taken
The products have been voluntarily suspended from sale by the importer while further investigations are carried out.
Advice to consumers
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.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2604-0060
Notified by: Health and Safety Executive
Product description
Handheld smoke flares available in various colours and models.
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Questions
Why has Encrypted Fireworks Ltd Handheld 60-Second and 90-Second Smoke Flares been reported?
Encrypted Fireworks Ltd Handheld 60-Second and 90-Second Smoke Flares has been flagged because it could start a fire in the home. Faulty chargers, batteries and appliances are a common cause of house fires. A fire can start while the product is charging or switched on and nobody is watching.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the model on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Stop using and charging it now, and unplug it. Keep it somewhere cool and clear of soft furnishings. Never put lithium batteries in the household bin.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme. Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.
