The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07217·Announced 2007-06-19

Far East Imports Recalls 300-Shot Saturn Missiles Fireworks for Eye Injury Risk

Far East Imports is recalling 300-Shot Saturn Missiles Battery Fireworks because the devices can travel in unexpected directions, posing an eye injury hazard to bystanders.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fireworks) with a potential for eye injury, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria for unreported injury hazards.

Plain-English summary

Far East Imports, of Pittsburg, Kan., is recalling approximately 13,600 units of 300-Shot Saturn Missiles Battery Fireworks. The recalled product is a 200-gram multi-shot device consisting of 300 individual missiles with a single fuse for ignition. The device measures 2 1/2 inches by 23 7/8 inches by 3 1/4 inches and features a red and yellow label with the words "Saturn Missiles Battery 300 Shots Finale" printed on it. The fireworks were manufactured in China.

The recall was issued because the fireworks devices can travel in an unexpected and dangerous direction. This behavior poses an eye and other injury hazard to bystanders. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The affected fireworks were sold nationwide through Boomer Distributors from April 2006 through July 2006 for $10. Consumers should immediately stop using these fireworks and contact Far East Imports for a replacement product. For additional information, consumers can contact Far East Imports at (800) 766-1277 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.fareastimporting.com.

The recalled product

Product
300-Shot Saturn Missiles Battery Fireworks
Category
Consumer Product — Fireworks
Hazard
Affected units
13,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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