Tarantula
Tarantula Fireworks Recall Summary Tarantula fireworks batteries (F2 category, 60-shot) distributed in the Netherlands are being recalled because they have defective fuses that fail to ignite properly and may burst or eject burning material beyond safe distances, posing risks of injury, burns, or fire to users and bystanders. The products do not meet European safety standards for pyrotechnics. The recall affects products distributed by GBV-Weco Vuurwerk B.V. and became effective November 20, 2025.
- Recalling firm
- GBV-Weco Vuurwerk B.V.
- Product
- Fireworks battery, category F2, 60 shots. Tarantula. Defect: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Importer Category of measure(s): Destruction of the product Date of entry into force: 20/11/2025 Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Importer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: 20/11/2025
- Reason
- 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. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pyrotechnics Directive nor with the European standard EN 15947.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- consumer product recall
- Country
- European Union
- Agency
- SAFETY-GATE
- Recall date
- 2026-04-17
- Status
- Ongoing
- Areas affected
- NL
- Distribution
- The Netherlands
Official recall notice from SAFETY-GATE
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/7fc02169-4a6c-41c6-b132-2cc9e0a3d8b9