Super Lightning Rocket Fireworks Recalled by Big Fireworks Due to Risk of Burn
Recall 10281 · Jun 29, 2010 · Big Fireworks
4,700
units affected
4,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10281
- Date
- Jun 29, 2010
- Company
- Big Fireworks
- Units affected
- 4,700
- Product
- Super Lightning Rockets
- Product type
- Fireworks & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireworks and contact Big Fireworks for instructions on how to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Fireworks stands and stores in Florida, Indiana, Pennsylvania and Michigan from November 2009 through June 2010 for about $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled super lightning rockets?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireworks and contact Big Fireworks for instructions on how to receive a full refund.
What is the 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.
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.