CPSC, Jake's Fireworks Inc. Announce Recall of Fireworks
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-05-03). Hazards: explosion. Models: 24-shot. About 75,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05165 |
| Published | 2005-05-03 |
| Last updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Product category | Fireworks & Accessories |
| Products | 24-shot Excalibur Reloadable Artillery Shell Kits |
| Firm named in the title | Jake's Fireworks Inc. |
| Firms | Jake's Fireworks Inc., of Pittsburg, Kan. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 75,000 |
| Model numbers | 24-shot |
| Hazard classes | explosion |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Fireworks retailers, including display stands and tents in states permitting the sale of consumer fireworks, from Winter 2003 through Winter 2004, for about $30. |
Description
These 24-shot Excalibur Reloadable Artillery Shell Kits are sold in a black box with plastic windows. The shell kits are a consumer fireworks device that consists of a black plastic launch tube and twenty-four display shells in a display box. "24 shot Excalibur Reloadable Artillery Shell Kits" and "World Class Fireworks" are written on the front of the display box. Only the model 24-shot Excalibur Reloadable Artillery Shell Kits are included in this recall.
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.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC has confirmed one incident where a consumer inadvertently placed an Excalibur shell inside a tube upside down. No injuries were reported.
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