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U.S. CPSC
June 29, 2010 |
Super Lightning Rocket Fireworks Recalled by Big Fireworks Due to Risk of Burn 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.   |
U.S. CPSC
July 13, 2005 |
BJ Alan Co. Recall of Mammoth Smoke Fountain Fireworks The device can unexpectedly propel on the ground or unintentionally explode during use, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
July 13, 2005 |
BJ Alan Co. Recall of "Blaster Balls" Fireworks When the blaster balls are hit together, they can produce a spark that can catch on fire, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
June 22, 2005 |
American Promotional Events Inc. Recall of Fireworks These fireworks devices could unexpectedly tip over during use, posing a serious injury hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
June 19, 2007 |
Far East Imports Recalls Fireworks Due to Eye Injury Hazard These fireworks devices can travel in an unexpected and dangerous direction, which could pose eye and other injury hazards to bystanders. |
U.S. CPSC
June 19, 2007 |
Jakes Fireworks Inc. Recalls Fireworks Sold by World Class Distributors Due to Burn and Injury Hazards The tubes on these fireworks devices could become loose, making the devices unstable during use. If the device tips over during use, it could pose burn and injury hazards to bystanders. |
U.S. CPSC
July 3, 2008 |
Black Cat(R) Fireworks Recalls Fireworks Due to Injury Hazard The firework can produce a loud bang and unexpectedly scatter debris, posing an injury hazard to the user and bystanders. |
U.S. CPSC
September 28, 2007 |
Risk of Impact Injury Prompts Recall of Estes-Cox Model Rockets The model rocket's side or engine retainer ring can separate and cause the rocket to fall without the nose cone separating and the parachute deploying, posing a risk of an impact injury to nearby consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
July 3, 2008 |
Fireworks Over America Recalls Fireworks Due to Shock Hazard The parachutes can become entangled in overhead power lines causing a shock hazard to users and bystanders. |
U.S. CPSC
July 2, 2003 |
Fireworks Recalled by American Promotional Events Inc. The firework device has a defective base and can break during launch. If reused, the launching device could then send fireworks in unintended directions, possible causing injury. |
U.S. CPSC
January 4, 2005 |
The Step 2 Co. Recall to Repair Toddler Swings The straps on these swings could break, causing a child riding in the swing to fall to the ground and suffer injuries. |
U.S. CPSC
October 2, 2003 |
Technuity Inc. Recall of Back-Up Power Supply Systems When used in conjunction with another power protection device, the power supply device can spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
May 3, 2005 |
Jake's Fireworks Inc. Recall of Fireworks 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. |
U.S. CPSC
October 21, 2004 |
International Playthings, Inc. Recall of Rattles The spiral section of the rattle can come apart, releasing small balls inside. This can pose a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC
June 25, 2004 |
American Promotional Events Recall of Fireworks These fireworks could have a defective fuse that can fail to ignite the device. Consumers who attempt to re-light the fuse could suffer serious injury. |
U.S. CPSC
July 3, 2008 |
Outdoor Canopies Sold Exclusively at BJ's Wholesale Club Recalled by Wanda Technology Due to Fire Hazard The canopies fail to comply with a voluntary flammability standard could pose a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
November 22, 2005 |
International Playthings Inc. Recall of Toy Vehicles Small parts can detach, which pose a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC
September 9, 2004 |
Hasbro Inc. Recall of Monster Rockets The cap on the water tank can unexpectedly and forcibly project off when it is quickly unscrewed from the tank, posing a risk of impact injuries to users or bystanders. In addition, the rocket's tail can strike a user or bystander on descent, if the rocket is not fully launched, posing a risk of injury. |
U.S. CPSC
November 13, 2003 |
Polardreams International Ltd. Recall of Candle Gift Sets The candle gift set can exhibit a larger-than-normal flame height as the tealight candle burns to the end, posing a potential fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
April 18, 2002 |
Estes Industries Recall of Air Powered Rockets The rockets' foam tips can break off exposing sharp edges that can cause face lacerations or eye injuries to consumers. The rocket systems also have weak pump handles that can break during use, posing a risk of hand lacerations to consumers... |
Chemistry World
August 17, 2006
Tom Westgate |
Chemist Claims World Firework Record British chemist and rocket man Roy Lowry set off 55,000 standard retail rockets in five seconds, and is now awaiting confirmation from Guinness World Records that the record is valid. |
U.S. CPSC
June 22, 2011 |
Celebrating July 4th Safely: Fireworks Big and Small Can Pose Risks, CPSC Urges Caution with Every Use The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission shows that last year, during the 30 days surrounding July 4, fireworks sent about 1,900 injured consumers to emergency rooms. |
U.S. CPSC
June 28, 2005 |
CPSC Warns Consumers of Fireworks Dangers this 4th of July Season To help reduce the number of fireworks-related injuries this summer, CPSC and federal law enforcement agencies are encouraging consumers to keep fireworks out of the hands of children, to safely use legal fireworks and never buy or use illegal fireworks. |
U.S. CPSC
June 27, 2007 |
CPSC Warns of Deadly Dangers When Consumers Use Illegal Fireworks On average there are about seven firework-related deaths each year. |
U.S. CPSC
June 29, 2010 |
Thousands of Injuries with Sparklers, Firecrackers, and Aerials; CPSC Urges Consumers To Put Safety In Play During the Fourth of July About 200 fireworks injuries a day occur during the month surrounding the July 4th holiday. |
U.S. CPSC
June 26, 2003 |
CPSC Demonstrates Fireworks Hazards, Urges Consumers to Celebrate Legally and Safely on Independence Day With July 4th near and American patriotism high, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission urges consumers to celebrate the occasion safely by not purchasing or using illegal fireworks and by adhering to safety guidelines if using legal ones. |
U.S. CPSC
June 25, 2008 |
Illegal and Improper Use of Fireworks Continue to Harm Consumers In 2007 nearly 10,000 Americans were treated in emergency rooms for firework-related injuries. |
U.S. CPSC
June 27, 2006 |
CPSC Warns Consumers that Using Professional Fireworks Often has Deadly Results Between 2000 and 2005, CPSC has reports of 36 fireworks-related consumer deaths. More than a third of these incidents involved professional devices, which were sold illegally to consumers. CPSC recommends following these fireworks safety tips. |
U.S. CPSC
June 26, 2002 |
CPSC Demonstrates Fireworks Hazards Commission urges consumers to celebrate safely on Independence Day. |
U.S. CPSC
July 20, 2006 |
CPSC Investigations Net Three Sellers of Illegal Fireworks Components Undercover investigations spearheaded by CPSC resulted in federal action against three separate individuals, preventing them from selling dangerous fireworks components to consumers in the future. |
U.S. CPSC
June 26, 2002 |
Indiana Businessman Found Guilty of Illegally Selling Professional Display Fireworks To Consumers An Indiana businessman faces up to 35 years in federal prison and a $1,000,000 fine after an Indiana jury found him guilty of selling display fireworks to consumers. |
Popular Mechanics
April 27, 2009
Davin Coburn |
Rocket Record: The Largest, Heaviest Amateur Rocket Ever Launched Steve Eves broke two world records Saturday, when his 36-ft tall, 1,648 lb rocket was the largest and heaviest amateur rocket ever launched and recovered successfully. |
Outside
October 2003
Bryant Urstadt |
Master Blaster It's every boy's dream: launching a do-it-yourself rocket that could not only put an eye out but could drill a hole through King Kong's forehead -- and still make it to outer space. Meet Ky Michaelson, the sultan of thrust. |
U.S. CPSC
June 27, 2002 |
Six Seattle Men Indicted For Manufacturing and Distributing Illegal Fireworks The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms announced today that six people from the Seattle area have been indicted on charges arising from investigations into the illegal manufacture and sale of fireworks in the Northwest. |
Entrepreneur
June 2004
Sara Wilson |
Shooting for the Stars Think the sky's the limit? Not when fireworks are involved. Lantis is taking his father's small business to new heights and is hoping to have franchisees in 40 states within the next five years. |
Sports Illustrated
July 3, 2002
Frank Deford |
Bombs away Ballpark fireworks should be limited to July 4th |
