CPSC2014-06-27
Winco Recalls Contraband 24 Canister Shell Fireworks Kit Due to Impact, Burn Hazards
Winco Fireworks International LLC, of Prairie Village, Kan.
Hazard
The shell can blow up in the tube during firing, posing impact and burn hazards to the user and bystanders.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireworks kits and return them to the place of purchase to receive a full refund.
Sold at
Pyro City and other fireworks retailers from February 2014 to June 2014 for about $80.
Affected count
About 4,500 kits
Injuries reported
The firm has received two reports of the firing tubes being too narrow, including one report of a shell blowing up in a tube and causing minor burns and cuts to the legs of a store employee.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Canister shell fireworks kits
Consumer contact
Winco toll-free at (888) 697-2217 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.wincofireworks.com then click on the News tab at the top of the page, then click on Contraband 24 Artillery Recall.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Winco-Recalls-Contraband-24-Canister-Shell-Fireworks-KitDon't want to check this manually?
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