Recalls / 2005-05-03

CPSC, Jake's Fireworks Inc. Announce Recall of Fireworks

05165 · Recalled 2005-05-03 · CPSC page

Description

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.

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

CPSC has confirmed one incident where a consumer inadvertently placed an Excalibur shell inside a tube upside down. No injuries were reported.

Remedy

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
24-shot Excalibur Reloadable Artillery Shell Kits		About 75,000 reloadable kits

Parties

Importer: Jake's Fireworks Inc., of Pittsburg, Kan.
Made in: China
Sold at: Fireworks retailers, including display stands, tents in states permitting the sale of consumer fireworks, from Winter 2003 through Winter 2004, for about $30.

Consumer contact

Call Jake's Fireworks Inc. at (800) 766-1277 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.jakesfireworks.com

Source: CPSC recall 05165. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.