The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10281·Announced 2010-06-29

Super Lightning Rocket Fireworks Recalled by Big Fireworks Due to Burn Risk

Big Fireworks is recalling Super Lightning Rockets because they are overloaded with pyrotechnic composition, posing a risk of burns and bodily harm.

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 burns and bodily harm from an explosion, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Big Fireworks is recalling Super Lightning Rockets due to a risk of burns and bodily harm. The recalled rockets are stick-type fireworks with a 1 1/2-inch diameter engine mounted on a 32-inch wood stick. The engine is wrapped in black paper featuring a solar system background and the text "Super Rocket" in assorted colors. These rockets were sold in packs of four with item number GCR3150 printed on the package and engine.

The hazard exists because the rockets are overloaded with pyrotechnic composition, which violates federal regulatory standards for this product. This condition could result in a greater than expected explosion. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled rockets were sold at fireworks stands and stores in Florida, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Michigan from November 2009 through June 2010 for about $20. Approximately 4,700 units were distributed. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireworks and contact Big Fireworks for instructions on how to receive a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Big Fireworks toll-free at (866) 514-6225 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.bigfireworks.com.

The recalled product

Product
Super Lightning Rockets
Category
Consumer Product — Fireworks
Hazard
Affected units
4,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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