CPSC2005-05-03
CPSC, Jake's Fireworks Inc. Announce Recall of Fireworks
Jake's Fireworks Inc., of Pittsburg, Kan.
Hazard
The aerial shells are fused, shaped, and labeled in a way that could cause consumers to unintentionally place them into the launch tube upside down, resulting in a ground-level explosion. Such an explosion can cause serious injuries to consumers in close proximity of the device.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the fireworks immediately and return the entire device to the store where purchased for a full refund or contact Jake's Fireworks for further instructions.
Sold at
Fireworks retailers, including display stands and tents in states permitting the sale of consumer fireworks, from Winter 2003 through Winter 2004, for about $30.
Affected count
About 75,000 reloadable kits
Injuries reported
CPSC has confirmed one incident where a consumer inadvertently placed an Excalibur shell inside a tube upside down. No injuries were reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
24-shot Excalibur Reloadable Artillery Shell Kits
Consumer contact
Call Jake's Fireworks Inc. at (800) 766-1277 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.jakesfireworks.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Jakes-Fireworks-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Fireworks-Don't want to check this manually?
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