The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·16027·Announced 2015-11-06

Fireworks Over America Recalls Space Monkey Fireworks Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

Fireworks Over America is recalling Space Monkey multi-effect fireworks because the lit firework can tip over and fire shells at bystanders, posing burn, fire, and impact hazards.

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 potential for burn, fire, and impact injuries, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Fireworks Over America, of Springfield, Mo., is recalling Space Monkey multi-effect fireworks due to burn, fire, and impact hazards. The recalled product consists of 20 tubes individually wrapped in red paper, bundled together to form a "cake" that measures 7 inches tall by 5 1/2 inches wide by 5 1/2 inches deep. The cake has a black wrapper featuring a picture of a chimpanzee wearing a space suit and the words "Space Monkey," "Warning," and "Shoots Flaming Balls." Recalled fireworks have product code FOA 2936 printed on the back panel, and cases have factory number 36F285-252-14 printed on the front.

The hazard exists because the lit firework can tip over and fire shells at bystanders. No injuries have been reported. About 36,500 units were sold at retail fireworks stores and retail stands from November 2014 to August 2015 for about $15 each. The fireworks were manufactured in China.

Consumers should not ignite the recalled fireworks. They should contact Fireworks Over America at 800-345-3957 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT or online at www.fireworksoveramerica.com to receive a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Space Monkey
Manufacturer
Fireworks Over America, of Springfield, Mo.
Category
Consumer Product — Fireworks
Hazard
Affected units
36,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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