Keystone Recalls G-Force Fireworks Due to Violation of Federal Standard; Explosion and Burn Hazards
Recall 19150 · Jun 26, 2019 · Keystone
1,660
units affected
1,660
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19150
- Date
- Jun 26, 2019
- Company
- Keystone
- Units affected
- 1,660
- Product
- G-Force Artillery Shell Fireworks
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the G-Force Artillery Shells packaged in a box of six with the tube included. The tube contains the G-Force logo in red and yellow. The shells are about 5 inches long, 2 inches in diameter, and are covered in a blue wrapping.
What can happen
The recalled fireworks are overloaded with pyrotechnics intended to produce an audible effect, violating the federal regulatory requirements for this product. Overloaded fireworks can result in a greater than expected explosion, posing explosion and burn hazards to consumers. The fireworks are banned hazardous substances and are prohibited from being sold under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA).
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireworks and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Keystone Fireworks locations from November 2018 through May 2019 for about $60.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled g-force artillery shell fireworks?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireworks and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The recalled fireworks are overloaded with pyrotechnics intended to produce an audible effect, violating the federal regulatory requirements for this product. Overloaded fireworks can result in a greater than expected explosion, posing explosion and burn hazards to consumers. The fireworks are banned hazardous.
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.