Winco Fireworks Recalls Black Cat "Cat Mobiles" Due to Explosion, Burn and Projectile Hazards
Recall 19163 · Jul 10, 2019 · Winco Fireworks
21,000
units affected
21,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19163
- Date
- Jul 10, 2019
- Company
- Winco Fireworks
- Units affected
- 21,000
- Product
- Cat Mobile Fireworks
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the Black Cat branded "Cat Mobile" fireworks with model number BC396. This device is shaped like a black mobile vehicle with red headlights and whistles when lit and shoots sparks while moving on the ground. The Black Cat logo is printed on the outside of the product packaging in the left top corner. "Cat" is printed in white lettering and "Mobile" is printed in yellow lettering on the products packaging.
What can happen
When ignited, the device can burst and spread sparks and pyrotechnic materials upward and outward instead of on the ground as intended, posing explosion, burn and projectile hazards to bystanders.
The fix
Consumers should immediately return the recalled Cat Mobile fireworks to the retailer where purchased for a refund or exchange.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Pyro City, Fireworks Supermarket and other Black Cat Fireworks outlets nationwide from April 2019 through June 2019 for about $7.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled cat mobile fireworks?
Consumers should immediately return the recalled Cat Mobile fireworks to the retailer where purchased for a refund or exchange.
What is the hazard?
When ignited, the device can burst and spread sparks and pyrotechnic materials upward and outward instead of on the ground as intended, posing explosion, burn and projectile hazards to 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.