Safety regulator, Jake's Fireworks Inc. Announce Recall of Fireworks
Recall 05165 · May 3, 2005 · Jake's Fireworks Inc.
75,000
units affected
75,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05165
- Date
- May 3, 2005
- Company
- Jake's Fireworks Inc.
- Units affected
- 75,000
- Product
- 24-shot Excalibur Reloadable Artillery Shell Kits
- Product type
- Fireworks & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No injuries were reported.
- Sold at
- Fireworks retailers, including display stands and tents in states permitting the sale of consumer fireworks, from Winter 2003 through Winter 2004, for about $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 24-shot excalibur reloadable artillery shell kits?
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.
What is the 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.
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.