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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2014-06-27

Winco Recalls Contraband 24 Canister Shell Fireworks Kit Due to Impact, Burn Hazards

Is my product affected?

Canister shell fireworks kits

  • Brand Winco Fireworks International LLC, of Prairie Village, Kan.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Winco is recalling Contraband 24 fireworks kits containing 24 canister shells and four fiberglass firing tubes. The tubes in some kits are too narrow, preventing shells from dropping to the bottom when loaded. When fired, these shells can blow a hole in the tube, creating impact and burn hazards to users and bystanders. The kits came in brown cardboard boxes approximately 28 inches tall by 9 inches wide by 5 inches deep, labeled with "Contraband 24," "24 Canister Shells," and model number JP-933.

According to the recall notice, consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireworks kits and return them to the place of purchase to receive a full refund.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The shell can blow up in the tube during firing, posing impact and burn hazards to the user and bystanders.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireworks kits and return them to the place of purchase to receive a full refund.

Details from the source

This recall involves Contraband 24 fireworks kits with canister shells and firing tubes that are designed to be used multiple times. Shells are put into each tube one by one and lit. The shells are about 1 ¼ inches in diameter. The tubes in some kits may be too narrow and not allow the shell to drop to the bottom of the tube when loaded. When fired, the shell can blow a hole in the tube. Each kit contains 24 60-gram shells with fuses attached and four fiberglass firing tubes with wooden bases. The kit came in a brown cardboard box about 28 inches tall, 9 inches wide and about 5 inches deep. The front of the box has the words "Contraband 24," "24 Cannister Shells," "Maximum Powder Load" printed in black and red. The front also has a warning stating the product should only be used under close adult supervision and outdoors. Model number JP-933 is printed on the left front of the box above the warning. The back of the box has color photos and descriptions the effect each shell should create.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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