CPSC2015-07-09
Jake's Fireworks Recalls YoYo Sparklers Due to Burn Hazard
Jake's Fireworks Inc., of Pittsburgh, Kan.
Hazard
The sparklers burn faster and with a larger flame than normal and can burn down the stick towards users' hands, posing a burn hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sparklers, take them away from young children and contact Jake's Fireworks to receive a full refund.
Sold at
Small fireworks stands and pop-up stores nationwide from April 2015 to July 2015 for about $3 per package.
Affected count
About 651,500
Injuries reported
Jake's has received 12 reports of incidents of the sparklers burning rapidly down the stick towards users' hands resulting in second degree and third degree burns to consumers hands.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Sparklers
Consumer contact
Jake's Fireworks at (800) 766-1277 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, at email info@jakesfireworks.com or online at www.jakesfireworks.com and select the Blog on the menu at the top of the page, then click on YoYo Sparkler Alert Recall for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Jakes-Fireworks-Recalls-YoYo-SparklersDon't want to check this manually?
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