Patriot Pyrotechnics Recalls Fireworks Due to Explosion and Burn Hazards
Patriot Pyrotechnics is recalling 22 types of fireworks because they are overloaded with pyrotechnics, creating explosion and burn risks. No injuries have been reported.
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 explosion and burn hazards, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for unreported injury risks.
Plain-English summary
Patriot Pyrotechnics LLC/Bill's Fireworks of Sheridan, Michigan, is recalling approximately 11,000 units of 22 different consumer fireworks. The affected products include various shot cakes and artillery shells from brands such as Clown, Thunder Star, Universal, and Windmill. These fireworks were sold exclusively at Patriot Pyrotechnics in Sheridan, Michigan, from January 2017 through July 2018 for between $100 and $125.
The recall is due to a violation of federal regulatory standards, as the fireworks are overloaded with pyrotechnics intended to produce an audible effect. This overload can result in a greater than expected explosion, posing explosion and burn hazards to consumers. The company has reported no injuries associated with these products.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireworks and return them to Patriot Pyrotechnics/Bill's Fireworks for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact Bill’s Fireworks at 616-527-1337 or email [email protected].
The recalled product
- Product
- Fireworks
- Category
- Consumer Product — Fireworks
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 11,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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