CPSCGeneral Alert
13131 Imports Recalls Red Apple Fireworks Brand "American Glory" and "Merica AF"...
Published: August 10, 2023Recall ID: 23260Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The recalled shell fireworks can explode prematurely, posing explosion and burn hazards to consumers and bystanders.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves two different Red Apple Fireworks reloadable tube artillery shell fireworks. The American Glory firework contains 24 shells and was sold in red, white and blue packaging featuring a cartoon depiction of an eagle. The 'Merica AF firework contains six shells and was sold in red, white and blue packaging featuring a cartoon representation of the Statue of Liberty, a hotdog, a popsicle, or an eagle.
Affected Products
Fireworks
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/13131-Imports-Recalls-Red-Apple-Fireworks-Brand-American-Glory-and-Merica-AF-Fireworks-Due-to-Explosion-and-Burn-Hazards-Violation-of-Federal-Firework-Safety-Standards |
| Title | 13131 Imports Recalls Red Apple Fireworks Brand "American Glory" and "Merica AF" Fireworks Due to Explosion and Burn Hazards; Violation of Federal Firework Safety Standards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/image4_7.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Red Apple Fireworks American Glory Firework |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/image3_8.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Red Apple Fireworks 'Merica AF Firework |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/image6_5.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Red Apple Fireworks 'Merica AF Firework |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/image5_6.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled Red Apple Fireworks 'Merica AF Firework |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/image1_5.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Recalled Red Apple Fireworks 'Merica AF Firework |
| Hazards › Name | The recalled shell fireworks can explode prematurely, posing explosion and burn hazards to consumers and bystanders. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received 72 reports of fireworks prematurely exploding. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Fireworks |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,400 |
| Recall I D | 9686 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireworks and contact 13131 Imports for a full refund. Information on how to properly dispose of the products, or how to return them to the Red Apple Fireworks store where purchased, or to Red Apple if purchased online is at www.bbinc.co/voluntary-product-safety-recalls. |
| Importers › Name | 13131 Imports LLC, of Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Retailers › Name | Red Apple Fireworks in Valdosta, Georgia; Flint, Michigan, and Pahrump, Nevada, and online at www.redapplefireworks.com from April 2023 through July 2023 for between $27 and $230. |
| Recall Date | 2023-08-10T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves two different Red Apple Fireworks reloadable tube artillery shell fireworks. The American Glory firework contains 24 shells and was sold in red, white and blue packaging featuring a cartoon depiction of an eagle. The 'Merica AF firework contains six shells and was sold in red, white and blue packaging featuring a cartoon representation of the Statue of Liberty, a hotdog, a popsicle, or an eagle. |
| Recall Number | 23260 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Liuyang Xiaohe Fireworks Manufacturing Co, of China |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | 13131 Imports toll-free at 844-733-2775 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at hello@bbinc.co or online at www.bbinc.co/voluntary-product-safety-recalls or www.bbinc.co click on "PRODUCT RECALLS" on the top of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2023-08-10T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |