Safety Alert:
Afterburner /
Fireball Afterburner
Park Model
Amusement ride manufacturer KMG Inter-
national BV has issued a critical safety alert
for their Afterburner / Fireball Afterburner
Park model rides. Per the release:
“KMG has become aware of possible ex-
cessive corrosion inside the gondola sup-
port beam of the above mentioned After-
burner / Fireball ride build by KMG. The
corrosion can lead to hazardous wall thick-
ness reduction of the beam and its adja-
cent joint, causing the beam to fail under
normal operation. Failure of the beam/
joint can cause serious injury to staff, pas-
sengers and bystanders. The above men-
tioned Afterburner / Fireball ride is not to
be operated until all inspections described
in this safety alert bulletin are satisfactorily
completed.”
If you or someone you know utilizes this
type of temporary amusement ride please
direct them to https://goo.gl/kh6MPC
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