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
Recall 23260 · Aug 10, 2023 · Liuyang Xiaohe Fireworks Manufacturing Co
2,400
units affected
2,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23260
- Date
- Aug 10, 2023
- Company
- Liuyang Xiaohe Fireworks Manufacturing Co
- Units affected
- 2,400
- Product
- Fireworks
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The recalled shell fireworks can explode prematurely, posing explosion and burn hazards to consumers and bystanders.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 72 reports of fireworks prematurely exploding. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- 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.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled fireworks?
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.
What is the hazard?
The recalled shell fireworks can explode prematurely, posing explosion and burn hazards to consumers and bystanders.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.