CPSC, Jake's Fireworks Inc. Announce Recall of Fireworks
USCPSC, Jake's Fireworks Inc. Announce Recall of Fireworks
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
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Jakes-Fireworks-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Fireworks- |
| Title | CPSC, Jake's Fireworks Inc. Announce Recall of Fireworks |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/c0f9f844bc4340adac64506c5f245033.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Fireworks |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | CPSC has confirmed one incident where a consumer inadvertently placed an Excalibur shell inside a tube upside down. No injuries were reported. |
| Products › Name | 24-shot Excalibur Reloadable Artillery Shell Kits |
| Products › Type | Fireworks & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1944 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 75,000 reloadable kits |
| Recall I D | 2923 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers 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 › Name | Jake's Fireworks Inc., of Pittsburg, Kan. |
| Retailers › Name | Fireworks retailers, including display stands and tents in states permitting the sale of consumer fireworks, from Winter 2003 through Winter 2004, for about $30. |
| Recall Date | 2005-05-03T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 05165 |
| Consumer Contact | Call 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 Date | 2024-10-03T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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