Fireworks Over America Recalls Serious Spinout Due to Tip-Over Hazard
Fireworks Over America recalls Serious Spinout multi-effect fireworks due to tip-over risks causing burns and fire. Stop use immediately.
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The lit firework can tip over and fire shells at bystanders, posing burn, fire and impact hazards to consumers.
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What happened, in plain English
Fireworks Over America is recalling all 'Serious Spinout' multi-effect fireworks because the device can tip over while firing, shooting shells at bystanders. This creates a risk of burn, fire, and impact injuries. Consumers who purchased these items should stop using them right away and contact the company for a full refund. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/3768-fireworks-over-america-recalls-serious-spinout-due-to-tip-over.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/3768-fireworks-over-america-recalls-serious-spinout-due-to-tip-over · Updated October 11, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #8142
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“Fireworks Over America Recalls Serious Spinout Due to Tip-Over Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/3768-fireworks-over-america-recalls-serious-spinout-due-to-tip-over. Based on CPSC recall #8142 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Fireworks-Over-America-Recalls-Fireworks).
Why it’s dangerous
The recalled fireworks consist of eight tubes bundled into a 'cake' that can tip over while firing. When this happens, the firework may shoot shells toward bystanders instead of upward, posing burn, fire, and impact hazards.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased 'Serious Spinout' fireworks from Fireworks Over America wholesale distribution centers or retail stores nationwide between October 2016 and July 2017. Anyone using these specific multi-effect cakes is at risk of injury from the device tipping over.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if you have 'Serious Spinout' fireworks sold individually or by the case. Look for product code FOA 2773 printed on the back panel in the lower right-hand corner. The package features colorful paper wrapping eight tubes, with 'Serious Spinout,' a 'Warning,' and an image of two yellow cars on the front.
- Brand
Fireworks Over America- Product
Serious Spinout fireworks- Category
Consumer product
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Immediately
Do not light or use the recalled fireworks under any circumstances.
Contact Manufacturer
Call 800-345-3957 (Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST), email melissa@fireworksoveramerica.com, or visit www.fireworksoveramerica.com and click the 'Latest News' tab.
Request Full Refund
Contact Fireworks Over America to arrange for a full refund of your purchase.
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireworks and contact Fireworks Over America for a full refund.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
CPSC “Sold at”: “Fireworks Over America wholesale distribution centers and retail fireworks stores, tents, and stands nationwide from October 2016 through July 2017 for about $10.”
Sold nationwide.
Contact Fireworks Over America
We’ve drafted a message you can send Fireworks Over America to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 8142 — Fireworks Over America Recalls Serious Spinout Due to Tip-Over Hazard Hello, I own a Fireworks Over America Recalls Serious Spinout Due to Tip-Over Hazard that is covered by recall 8142 from Fireworks Over America. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireworks and contact Fireworks Over America 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 #8142 (September 20, 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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