CPSCGeneral Alert
Super Lightning Rocket Fireworks Recalled by Big Fireworks Due to Risk of Burn
Published: June 29, 2010Recall ID: 10281Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The rockets are overloaded with pyrotechnic composition, violating the federal regulatory standard for this product. This could result in a greater than expected explosion, posing a risk of burns and bodily harm to nearby consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves stick-type rockets with 1 1/2-inch in diameter engine that is mounted on 32-inch wood stick. The engine is wrapped in black paper with a background of solar system and the writing "Super Rocket," in assorted colors. The rockets were sold in packs of four, and have item number GCR3150 printed on the front of the package and on the rocket engine.
Affected Products
Super Lightning Rockets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Super-Lightning-Rocket-Fireworks-Recalled-by-Big-Fireworks-Due-to-Risk-of-Burn |
| Title | Super Lightning Rocket Fireworks Recalled by Big Fireworks Due to Risk of Burn |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/1f34649c7fd6428c8d57ccfb62b84ac5.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled rockets |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/ef07696f557b468d8c87e2dd589a8966.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled rocket label |
| Hazards › Name | The rockets are overloaded with pyrotechnic composition, violating the federal regulatory standard for this product. This could result in a greater than expected explosion, posing a risk of burns and bodily harm to nearby consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Super Lightning Rockets |
| Products › Type | Fireworks & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1944 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 4,700 |
| Recall I D | 276 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireworks and contact Big Fireworks for instructions on how to receive a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Fireworks stands and stores in Florida, Indiana, Pennsylvania and Michigan from November 2009 through June 2010 for about $20. |
| Recall Date | 2010-06-29T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves stick-type rockets with 1 1/2-inch in diameter engine that is mounted on 32-inch wood stick. The engine is wrapped in black paper with a background of solar system and the writing "Super Rocket," in assorted colors. The rockets were sold in packs of four, and have item number GCR3150 printed on the front of the package and on the rocket engine. |
| Distributors › Name | Big Fireworks, of Lansing, Mich. |
| Recall Number | 10281 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Big Fireworks toll-free at (866) 514-6225 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.bigfireworks.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |