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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2017-11-15

Wholesale Fireworks Recalls Fireworks Due to Violation of Federal Standards; Explosion and Burn Hazards

Is my product affected?

Fireworks

  • UPC 820151600047
  • UPC 201615861653

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

What happened

Wholesale Fireworks is recalling three types of fireworks: Toxic artillery rockets (sold in packages of six for about $90), Boom Box aerial shells (sold in packages of six for about $13), and Detonator firecrackers (sold in packages of 20 for about $50). These products are overloaded with pyrotechnics and violate federal regulatory standards for fireworks.

The overloading can cause the fireworks to explode more forcefully than expected, creating burn and explosion hazards. Consumers who have purchased these recalled fireworks should immediately stop using them and contact Wholesale Fireworks for a full refund.

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

Hazard

The recalled fireworks are overloaded with pyrotechnics intended to produce an audible effect, violating the federal regulatory standards for this product. Overloaded fireworks can result in a greater than expected explosion, posing burn and explosion hazards to consumers.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireworks and contact Wholesale Fireworks for a full refund.

Details from the source

This recall involves Toxic artillery rockets, Boom Box aerial shells and Detonator firecrackers. Product Quantity in Package Product Description UPC code/Model Price Toxic artillery rockets Toxic Rockets were sold in a hanging package of six artillery rockets. "Toxic" is printed on the rockets and on the top cardboard information label on the top of the package. The packaging has a red dragon on it surrounded with a black flame. No model or UPC number About $90 Boom Box aerial shells Boom Box aerial shells were sold in a package of six. The aerial shells measure about five inches high with their tube. "BOOM BOX" is printed on the aerial shells, tube and packaging. The fireworks are red with green fuses and measure about two inches high. UPC code 820151600047 is printed on the top panel of the box. About $13 Detonator firecrackers Detonator firecrackers were sold in a package of 20, in two single columns of 10 brown and orange firecrackers with purple tissue paper by the fuse. "Detonator" is printed on the firecrackers and on the package. Model number FP5 is printed on the product. UPC number 201615861653 is printed on the back of the retail package. About $50

Source

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

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