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Subject: [DCHAS-L] CPSC: 4 recalls of fireworks
1. Grandma's Fireworks Recalls Fireworks Due to Violation of Federal Standards; Explosion and Burn Hazards:
2. GS Fireworks Recalls Fireworks Due to Violation of Federal Standards; Explosion and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at GS Fireworks:
3. Patriot Pyrotechnics/Bill's Fireworks Recalls Fireworks Due to Violation of Federal Standards; Explosion and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Patriot Pyrotechnics:
4. Keystone Recalls G-Force Fireworks Due to Violation of Federal Standard; Explosion and Burn Hazards:
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1. Grandma's Fireworks Recalls Fireworks Due to Violation of Federal Standards; Explosion and Burn Hazards:
Recall Date: June 26, 2019
Recall Number: 19-147
Recall Summary
Name of product:
Fireworks
Hazard:
The recalled fireworks are overloaded with pyrotechnics intended to produce an audible effect, violating the federal regulatory standard for this product. Overloaded fireworks can result in a greater than expected explosion, posing explosion and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy:
Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireworks and return them to Grandma's Fireworks for a full refund
Consumer Contact:
Pictures available here:
Recall Details
Units:
About 25,000
Description:
This recall involves 18 different consumer fireworks. The brand name, product name and the item number are printed on the outside wrapping of the firework.
Brand
Product Name
Item Number
Price Sold For
Clown
Rise in the East
CL1000
$24-36 a box, $2 individual
None Listed
Safe cracker
No Model Listed
$24-36 a box, $3 individual
None Listed
Angry Elf
No Model Listed
$39.99 a box
None Listed
Mamba
No Model Listed
$20.00 a box, $2 individual
None Listed
Crazy King
KF0168
$20.00 a box, $2 individual
None Listed
POW!
No Model Listed
$32.99 a box
None Listed
Bang
No Model Listed
$32.99 a box
None Listed
Crazy Robot Flowers
BW500
$24-36 a box, $3 individual
None Listed
Frog Balls
FB5015
$50.00 a box
None Listed
Dragon Artillery (Assorted)
W515B
$30.00 a box
None Listed
Small Festival Balls
N1000
$50.00 a box
None Listed
Cock Rises!
FF5001
$50.00 a box
None Listed
Sammy's Best
No Model Listed
$24.00 a box
None Listed
Katherine's Catapult
PF0402
$24.00 a pack
Clown
Heavy Bomber
GX7502
$20.00 a pack
None Listed
Multiple Rocket
No Model Listed
$50.00 a pack
None Listed
Talon
No Model Listed
$40.00 a pack.
None Listed
Block Buster
No Model Listed
$24-36 a box, $3 individual
Incidents/Injuries:
An 8 year old boy and a 12 year old boy found the broken end of a Talon rocket, lit it and were hurt. The 8 year old boy lost his hand.
Sold At:
Grandma's Fireworks in West College Corner, Indiana from January 2009 through April 2019. There were no online sales.
Manufactured In:
China
Note:
The Oxford (Ohio) Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives investigated these fireworks and worked with CPSC to initiate this recall.
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2. GS Fireworks Recalls Fireworks Due to Violation of Federal Standards; Explosion and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at GS Fireworks:
Recall Date: June 26, 2019
Recall Number: 19-148
Recall Summary
Name of product:
Fireworks
Hazard:
The recalled fireworks are overloaded with pyrotechnics intended to produce an audible effect, violating the federal regulatory standard for this product. Overloaded fireworks can result in a greater than expected explosion, posing explosion and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy:
Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireworks and return them to GS Fireworks for a full refund.
Consumer Contact:
Pictures available here:
Recall Details
Units:
About 260
Description:
This recall involves 26 different consumer fireworks. The brand name, product name and the item number are printed on the outside wrapping of the firework.
Brand
Product Name
Item Number
Universal
1.25" Artillery Shells
W5016(B)
Universal
Blast From The Past
UN5088
Universal
Born Hero 25 Shot Cake
BHL2325
Sin City
Burning Aces 25 Shot Cake
SC5G-1501
None Listed
The Closer 100 Shot Cake
None Listed
None Listed
Clown Shells
W515B
Clown
Cock Rises Canister Shells
FF5001
Clown
Cock-a-doodle-doo 25 Shot Cake
8299
Hairy Beaver
Crazy Labbits 36 Shot Cake
HB2015
Clown
Dead Heat 100 Shot Cake
BHL999TS
Hairy Beaver
Defenders 49 Shot Cake
BHL999T2
Universal
Don't Panic Canister Shells
BHL5135
Universal
Godzilla Roars 36 Shot Cake
UN2566
None Listed
Horror Night Ball Shells
W5007 (B)
Clown
IT Canister Shells
DP5135
None Listed
Magical Roman Candle
WW2901(A-D)
Universal
Monkey Planet 100 Shot Cake
UN2102
None Listed
Rising Silver - Flowers in Spring 25 Shot Cake
W2825
Yeti
Shrooms 100 Shot Cake
YT5026
Yeti
Sky Jam 96 Shot Cake
YT5026
Hairy Beaver
Spider 25 Shot Cake
HB2002
None Listed
Sun Rise Crackers
W010
None Listed
Thunder King Single Shot Salutes
None Listed
None Listed
Tommy Gun Single Shot Salute
WG2018S
Clown
Top Notch Fireworks 64 Shot Cake
BHL2064
Clown
Tsunami Alert 100 Shot Cake
8670
Incidents/Injuries:
None reported
Sold At:
Exclusively at GS Fireworks in Wyoming, Michigan from March 2018 through May 2018 for between $10 and $125.
Manufactured In:
China
Note:
The Michigan State Fire Marshal's office investigated these fireworks and worked with CPSC to initiate this recall.
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3. Honeywell Recalls Gamewell-FCI and Notifier Photoelectric Smoke Sensors Sold with Fire Alarm Systems Due to Failure to Alert of a Fire:
Recall Date: June 26, 2019
Recall Number: 19-149
Recall Summary
Name of product:
Fireworks
Hazard:
The recalled fireworks are overloaded with pyrotechnics intended to produce an audible effect, violating the federal regulatory standard for this product. Overloaded fireworks can result in a greater than expected explosion, posing explosion and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy:
Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireworks and return them to Patriot Pyrotechnics/Bill's Fireworks for a full refund.
Consumer Contact:
Pictures available here:
Recall Details
Units:
About 11,000
Description:
This recall involves 22 different consumer fireworks. The brand name, product name and the item number are printed on the outside wrapping of the firework.
Brand
Product Name
Item Number
Clown
Dog Rules 30 Shot Cake
PWF630
Clown
Bite Me 25 Shot Cake
CL2625
Clown
Buster Sword 100 Shot Cake
N/A
Clown
Echo Of Freedom 25 Shot Cake
BHL999T2
Clown
Man's Best Friend Fireworks Cake
PWF680
Clown
No Fooling Around 130 Shot Cake
CL2330
Clown
Top Notch Fireworks Cake
BHL2064
Clown
Dog Don't Stop Barking Artillery Shell 24 Pack
KK5032
Clown
Wonder of Galaxy 100 Shot Cake
CL2103
None listed
Horror Night Artillery 6 Pack
W5007
Thunder Star
American Hero 88 Shot Cake
CL2888
Thunder Star
Romantic Aliens 100 Shot Cake
N/A
Thunder Star
Three's A Charm Artillery Shell 6 Pack
5013B
Universal
Desperate Attempt 100 Shot Cake
UN2033
Universal
Monkey Business 100 Shot Cake
UN2101
Universal
Monkey Go Ape 100 Shot Cake
UN2100
Universal
Monkey's Revenge 25 Shot Cake
BHL2126
Universal
Outcast 49 Shot Cake
QS2149
Universal
Godzilla Roars 36 Shot Cake
UN2566
Universal
Monkey Planet 100 Shot Cake
UN2102
Universal
1.25 inch Artillery shell 18 Pack
W5016B
Windmill
Double Nuts and Triple Ripples Artillery Shell 24 Pack
W5036B
Incidents/Injuries:
None reported
Sold At:
Exclusively at Patriot Pyrotechnics in Sheridan, Michigan from January 2017 through July 2018 for between $100 and $125.
Importer(s):
Patriot Pyrotechnics LLC/Bill's Fireworks, of Sheridan, Michigan
Manufactured In:
China
Note:
The Michigan State Fire Marshal's office investigated these fireworks and worked with U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to initiate this recall.
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4. Keystone Recalls G-Force Fireworks Due to Violation of Federal Standard; Explosion and Burn Hazards:
Recall Date: June 26, 2019
Recall Number: 19-150
Recall Summary
Name of product:
G-Force Artillery Shell Fireworks
Hazard:
The recalled fireworks are overloaded with pyrotechnics intended to produce an audible effect, violating the federal regulatory requirements for this product. Overloaded fireworks can result in a greater than expected explosion, posing explosion and burn hazards to consumers. The fireworks are banned hazardous substances and are prohibited from being sold under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA).
Remedy:
Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireworks and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumer Contact:
Keystone collect at 717-299-3180 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at
info**At_Symbol_Here**keystonefireworks.com or online at www.keystonefireworks.com and click on News and then Product Recall Notice for more information.
Pictures available here:
Recall Details
Units:
About 1,660
Description:
This recall involves the G-Force Artillery Shells packaged in a box of six with the tube included. The tube contains the G-Force logo in red and yellow. The shells are about 5 inches long, 2 inches in diameter, and are covered in a blue wrapping.
Incidents/Injuries:
None reported
Sold At:
Keystone Fireworks locations from November 2018 through May 2019 for about $60.
Manufacturer(s):
Liuyang Sunwing Import & Export Co Ltd., of China
Importer(s):
Keystone Importing & Sales LLC, of Lancaster, Pa.
Distributor(s):
Keystone Importing & Sales LLC, of Lancaster, Pa.
Manufactured In:
China
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to a product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov.
Media Contact
Please use the phone numbers below for all media requests.
Phone: (301) 504-7908
Spanish: (301) 504-7800
CPSC Consumer Information Hotline
Contact us at this toll-free number if you have questions about a recall:
800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054)
Times: 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. ET; Messages can be left anytime
Call to get product safety and other agency information and to report unsafe products.
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Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814 Toll-free hotline: (800) 638-2772.
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