Product Recall Number: 18-063
Why was Fireworks recalled?
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 burn and explosion hazards to consumers. The product is labeled as a fountain but functions similar to an M-80 or other large firecracker, which are illegal.
Product Recall Number: 18-063
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2017-12-19
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Fireworks
Description: This recall involves the Jumbo Fireworks “Surprise Fountain.” The recalled fireworks were sold individually and have product code JFG4279 printed on the front panel above the cautionary text. The fireworks are small red cylinder devices that measure 3 inches tall by about 1 inch wide. “Jumbo Fireworks,” “Surprise Fountain,” “Warning” and an image of fountains with happy faces are printed on the front.
Hazard Description: 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 burn and explosion hazards to consumers. The product is labeled as a fountain but functions similar to an M-80 or other large firecracker, which are illegal.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 56,200
Incidents: None reported
Remedy: Consumers should not use the recalled fireworks and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Sold At: Matrix Fireworks of Wahpeton, N.D. from May 2017 through August 2017 for about $15.
Importers: Matrix Fireworks Inc., of Wahpeton, N.D.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed