CPSC Recall in 2017: Wholesale Fireworks Recalls Fireworks Due to Violation of Federal Standards; Explosion and Burn Hazards

This recall involves Toxic artillery rockets, Boom Box aerial shells and Detonator firecrackers. ProductQuantity in PackageProduct DescriptionUPC code/ModelPriceToxic artillery rocketsToxic 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 numberAbout $90Boom Box aerial shellsBoom 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 $13Detonator firecrackersDetonator 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

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.

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Wholesale Fireworks stores in Wyoming from June 2017 through August 2017 for between $13 and $90.

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