Fireworks

CPSC Recall #19-147 — June 26, 2019

Recall Summary

Recall Number19-147
Recall DateJune 26, 2019
Remedy TypeRefund
Units AffectedAbout 25,000
Manufactured InChina

Where It Was Sold

Grandma’s Fireworks in West College Corner
Indiana from January 2009 through April 2019. There were no online sales.

Product

Fireworks

Description

This recall involves 18 different consumer fireworks. The brand name, product name and the item number are printed on the outside wrapping of the firework.  BrandProduct NameItem NumberPrice Sold ForClownRise in the EastCL1000$24-36 a box, $2 individualNone ListedSafe crackerNo Model Listed$24-36 a box, $3 individualNone ListedAngry ElfNo Model Listed$39.99 a boxNone ListedMambaNo Model Listed$20.00 a box, $2 individualNone ListedCrazy KingKF0168$20.00 a box, $2 individualNone ListedPOW!No Model Listed$32.99 a boxNone ListedBangNo Model Listed$32.99 a boxNone ListedCrazy Robot FlowersBW500$24-36 a box, $3 individualNone ListedFrog BallsFB5015$50.00 a boxNone ListedDragon Artillery (Assorted)W515B$30.00 a boxNone ListedSmall Festival BallsN1000$50.00 a boxNone ListedCock Rises!FF5001$50.00 a boxNone ListedSammy's BestNo Model Listed$24.00 a boxNone ListedKatherine’s CatapultPF0402$24.00 a packClownHeavy BomberGX7502$20.00 a packNone ListedMultiple RocketNo Model Listed$50.00 a packNone ListedTalonNo Model Listed$40.00 a pack.None ListedBlock BusterNo Model Listed$24-36 a box, $3 individual 

Hazard

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

Incidents & Injuries

An 8 year old boy and a 12 year old boy found the broken end of a Talon rocket, lit it and were hurt. The 8 year old boy lost his hand.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireworks and return them to Grandma’s Fireworks for a full refund

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.

If the product caused a fire or burn injury, document the incident with photos and preserve the product if it is safe to do so. Report the incident to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov and to your local fire department. Contact the manufacturer to inform them of the incident — they are required to track and report injuries to CPSC. You may also want to consult a personal injury attorney, as fire and burn injuries caused by defective products can be grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.