Winco Recalls Contraband 24 Canister Shell Fireworks Kit Due to Impact, Burn Hazards

Active Recall Announced June 27, 2014 CPSC #14219

Quick answer

Winco Recalls Contraband 24 Canister Shell Fireworks Kit Due to Impact, Burn Hazards is CPSC recall #14219, announced on June 27, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Contraband 24 fireworks kits with canister shells and firing tubes that are designed to be used multiple times. Shells are put into each tube one by one and lit. The shells are about 1 ¼ inches in diameter. The tubes in some kits may be too narrow and not allow the shell to drop to the bottom of the tube when loaded. When fired, the shell can blow a hole in the tube. Each kit contains 24 60-gram shells with fuses attached and four fiberglass firing tubes with wooden bases. The kit came in a brown cardboard box about 28 inches tall, 9 inches wide and about 5 inches deep. The front of the box has the words "Contraband 24," "24 Cannister Shells," "Maximum Powder Load" printed in black and red. The front also has a warning stating the product should only be used under close adult supervision and outdoors. Model number JP-933 is printed on the left front of the box above the warning. The back of the box has color photos and descriptions the effect each shell should create. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireworks kits and return them to the place of purchase to receive a full refund.. Affected brand: Winco Fireworks International LLC.

Hazard

This recall involves Contraband 24 fireworks kits with canister shells and firing tubes that are designed to be used multiple times. Shells are put into each tube one by one and lit. The shells are about 1 ¼ inches in diameter. The tubes in some kits may be too narrow and not allow the shell to drop to the bottom of the tube when loaded. When fired, the shell can blow a hole in the tube. Each kit contains 24 60-gram shells with fuses attached and four fiberglass firing tubes with wooden bases. The kit came in a brown cardboard box about 28 inches tall, 9 inches wide and about 5 inches deep. The front of the box has the words "Contraband 24," "24 Cannister Shells," "Maximum Powder Load" printed in black and red. The front also has a warning stating the product should only be used under close adult supervision and outdoors. Model number JP-933 is printed on the left front of the box above the warning. The back of the box has color photos and descriptions the effect each shell should create.

Affected products

Canister shell fireworks kits

Recalled brands

Winco Fireworks International LLC

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireworks kits and return them to the place of purchase to receive a full refund.

Recall date

June 27, 2014

Categories

Fireworks and Flares

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #14219?

CPSC recall #14219 covers Winco Recalls Contraband 24 Canister Shell Fireworks Kit Due to Impact, Burn Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on June 27, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Contraband 24 fireworks kits with canister shells and firing tubes that are designed to be used multiple times. Shells are put into each tube one by one and lit. The shells are about 1 ¼ inches in diameter. The tubes in some kits may be too narrow and not allow the shell to drop to the bottom of the tube when loaded. When fired, the shell can blow a hole in the tube. Each kit contains 24 60-gram shells with fuses attached and four fiberglass firing tubes with wooden bases. The kit came in a brown cardboard box about 28 inches tall, 9 inches wide and about 5 inches deep. The front of the box has the words "Contraband 24," "24 Cannister Shells," "Maximum Powder Load" printed in black and red. The front also has a warning stating the product should only be used under close adult supervision and outdoors. Model number JP-933 is printed on the left front of the box above the warning. The back of the box has color photos and descriptions the effect each shell should create.

What is the remedy for recall #14219?

The CPSC remedy for recall #14219 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireworks kits and return them to the place of purchase to receive a full refund.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Winco Recalls Contraband 24 Canister Shell Fireworks Kit Due to Impact, Burn Hazards on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Winco-Recalls-Contraband-24-Canister-Shell-Fireworks-Kit. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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