When ignited, the device can burst and spread sparks and pyrotechnic materials upward and outward instead of on the ground as intended, posing explosion, burn and projectile hazards to bystanders.
Winco Fireworks is recalling the Black Cat branded "Cat Mobile" fireworks because they can burst unexpectedly when ignited. This defect causes sparks and pyrotechnic materials to spread upward and outward rather than staying on the ground, creating serious burn and projectile risks. Consumers who purchased these items should return them immediately. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/3303-black-cat-cat-mobile-fireworks-recalled-for-burn-and-explosion.
“Black Cat Cat Mobile Fireworks Recalled for Burn and Explosion Hazards.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/3303-black-cat-cat-mobile-fireworks-recalled-for-burn-and-explosion. Based on CPSC recall #8608 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Winco-Fireworks-Recalls-Black-Cat-Cat-Mobiles-Due-to-Explosion-Burn-and-Projectile-Hazards).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on July 10, 2019, that Winco Fireworks is recalling Black Cat brand "Cat Mobile" fireworks due to explosion, burn and projectile hazards. Consumers should immediately return the recalled items to the retailer where purchased for a refund or exchange.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Black Cat
Product: Cat Mobile Fireworks
Model number: BC396
What to do
Consumers should immediately return the recalled Cat Mobile fireworks to the retailer where purchased for a refund or exchange. For more information, contact Winco Fireworks at 816-697-2217 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at blackcatfireworks.com and click on “Community” then “Product Recall.”
The hazard
According to the CPSC, when ignited, the device can burst and spread sparks and pyrotechnic materials upward and outward instead of on the ground as intended. This malfunction poses explosion, burn and projectile hazards to bystanders. The agency reported no incidents or injuries.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for a black mobile vehicle-shaped firework with red headlights that whistles and shoots sparks when lit. The packaging features the Black Cat logo in the top left corner, with "Cat" printed in white and "Mobile" in yellow. The model number BC396 is associated with this product.
Brand
Black Cat
Product
Cat Mobile Fireworks
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop using the fireworks
Do not ignite or handle the device further due to the risk of bursting and spreading sparks.
Return to retailer for refund
Take the recalled Cat Mobile fireworks back to the store where you bought them (Pyro City, Fireworks Supermarket, or other Black Cat outlets) for a refund or exchange.
Contact manufacturer for info
Call Winco Fireworks at 816-697-2217 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Mon-Fri) or visit blackcatfireworks.com under Community > Product Recall for more details.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately return the recalled Cat Mobile fireworks to the retailer where purchased for a refund or exchange.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Pyro City, Fireworks Supermarket and other Black Cat Fireworks outlets nationwide from April 2019 through June 2019 for about $7.”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact Black Cat
We’ve drafted a message you can send Black Cat to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 8608 — Black Cat Cat Mobile Fireworks Recalled for Burn and Explosion Hazards
Hello,
I own a Black Cat Cat Mobile Fireworks Recalled for Burn and Explosion Hazards that is covered by recall 8608 from Black Cat.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately return the recalled Cat Mobile fireworks to the retailer where purchased for a refund or exchange.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official CPSC recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.