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CPSC, Jake's Fireworks Inc. Announce Recall of Fireworks

Published: May 3, 2005Recall ID: 05165Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The aerial shells are fused, shaped, and labeled in a way that could cause consumers to unintentionally place them into the launch tube upside down, resulting in a ground-level explosion. Such an explosion can cause serious injuries to consumers in close proximity of the device.

Product Description & Identification

These 24-shot Excalibur Reloadable Artillery Shell Kits are sold in a black box with plastic windows. The shell kits are a consumer fireworks device that consists of a black plastic launch tube and twenty-four display shells in a display box. "24 shot Excalibur Reloadable Artillery Shell Kits" and "World Class Fireworks" are written on the front of the display box. Only the model 24-shot Excalibur Reloadable Artillery Shell Kits are included in this recall.

Affected Products

24-shot Excalibur Reloadable Artillery Shell Kits

Additional Source Details

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U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Jakes-Fireworks-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Fireworks-
TitleCPSC, Jake's Fireworks Inc. Announce Recall of Fireworks
Images › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/c0f9f844bc4340adac64506c5f245033.jpg
Images › CaptionRecalled Fireworks
Hazards › NameThe aerial shells are fused, shaped, and labeled in a way that could cause consumers to unintentionally place them into the launch tube upside down, resulting in a ground-level explosion. Such an explosion can cause serious injuries to consumers in close proximity of the device.
Injuries › NameCPSC has confirmed one incident where a consumer inadvertently placed an Excalibur shell inside a tube upside down. No injuries were reported.
Products › Name24-shot Excalibur Reloadable Artillery Shell Kits
Products › TypeFireworks & Accessories
Products › Category I D1944
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 75,000 reloadable kits
Recall I D2923
Remedies › NameConsumers should stop using the fireworks immediately and return the entire device to the store where purchased for a full refund or contact Jake's Fireworks for further instructions.
Importers › NameJake's Fireworks Inc., of Pittsburg, Kan.
Retailers › NameFireworks retailers, including display stands and tents in states permitting the sale of consumer fireworks, from Winter 2003 through Winter 2004, for about $30.
Recall Date2005-05-03T00:00:00
DescriptionThese 24-shot Excalibur Reloadable Artillery Shell Kits are sold in a black box with plastic windows. The shell kits are a consumer fireworks device that consists of a black plastic launch tube and twenty-four display shells in a display box. "24 shot Excalibur Reloadable Artillery Shell Kits" and "World Class Fireworks" are written on the front of the display box. Only the model 24-shot Excalibur Reloadable Artillery Shell Kits are included in this recall.
Recall Number05165
Consumer ContactCall Jake's Fireworks Inc. at (800) 766-1277 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.jakesfireworks.com
Last Publish Date2024-10-03T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryChina