Wholesale Fireworks Recall: Explosion and Burn Hazards
Wholesale Fireworks recalls Toxic artillery rockets, Boom Box aerial shells, and Detonator firecrackers due to explosion and burn hazards from overloaded pyrotechnics.
Stop using this now
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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What happened, in plain English
Wholesale Fireworks is recalling Toxic artillery rockets, Boom Box aerial shells, and Detonator firecrackers because they are overloaded with pyrotechnics. This violation of federal standards creates a risk of greater-than-expected explosions. Consumers should stop using these items immediately and contact the company for a full refund. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/3728-wholesale-fireworks-recall-explosion-and-burn-hazards.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/3728-wholesale-fireworks-recall-explosion-and-burn-hazards · Updated October 11, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #8181
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“Wholesale Fireworks Recall: Explosion and Burn Hazards.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/3728-wholesale-fireworks-recall-explosion-and-burn-hazards. Based on CPSC recall #8181 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Wholesale-Fireworks-Recalls-Fireworks-Due-to-Violation-of-Federal-Standards-Explosion-and-Burn-Hazards).
Why it’s dangerous
The fireworks contain more pyrotechnics than allowed by federal regulations, which can cause them to explode with greater force than intended. This overload poses direct burn and explosion hazards to anyone handling or lighting the devices.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased fireworks from Wholesale Fireworks stores in Wyoming between June 2017 and August 2017. These individuals are at risk of burns or explosion injuries if they continue to use the recalled products.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Toxic artillery rockets in a hanging package of six with a red dragon on black flame packaging (approx. $90). Look for Boom Box aerial shells in a package of six with UPC 820151600047 (approx. $13). Identify Detonator firecrackers with model number FP5 and UPC 201615861653 (approx. $50).
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What to do — step by step
Stop using the fireworks
Immediately cease use of any recalled Toxic rockets, Boom Box shells, or Detonator firecrackers to avoid injury.
Contact Wholesale Fireworks
Call 855-534-3473 or email wholesalefireworkscheyenne@yahoo.com to arrange a full refund.
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireworks and contact Wholesale Fireworks for a full refund.
Questions people ask
How can I identify the Boom Box aerial shells?
Look for a package of six red shells with green fuses, labeled 'BOOM BOX', with UPC code 820151600047 on the top panel.
Contact Wholesale Fireworks
We’ve drafted a message you can send Wholesale Fireworks to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 8181 — Wholesale Fireworks Recall: Explosion and Burn Hazards Hello, I own a Wholesale Fireworks Recall: Explosion and Burn Hazards that is covered by recall 8181 from Wholesale Fireworks. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireworks and contact Wholesale Fireworks for a full refund. 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.
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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.
- Official source: CPSC Recall #8181 (November 15, 2017)
- 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.
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