The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced recalls of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products unless otherwise instructed.
Two companies are recalling fireworks:
Product: 300 Shot Saturn Missiles Battery Fireworks
Units: About 13,600
Distributor: Far East Imports, of Pittsburg, Kan.
Hazard: These fireworks devices can travel in an unexpected and dangerous direction, which could pose eye and other injury hazards to bystanders.
Description: The recalled fireworks are a 200-gram, multishot device that consists of 300 individual missiles with a single fuse for ignition.
Sold by: Boomer Distributors nationwide from April through July 2006 for $10.
Remedy: Contact Far East Imports for a replacement product.
Contact: Call 800-766-1277 or visit www.fareastimporting.com.
Product: March or Die Mine/Shell Fireworks Devices
Units: About 4,000
Distributor: Jakes Fireworks Inc., of Pittsburg, Kan.
Hazard: The tubes on these fireworks devices could become loose,making the devices unstable. If the device tips over during use, it could burn bystanders.
Description: The recalled fireworks are a 500-gram mine/shell device that consists of nine, 3-inch tubes with a single fuse for ignition.
Sold by: World Class Distributors nationwide from April through May 2006 for $40.
Remedy: Contact Jakes Fireworks for a replacement product.
Contact: Call 800-766-1277 or visit www.jakesfireworks.com.