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Our severity:SevereCPSC·92106·Announced 1992-06-29

Space Age Manufacturing Recalls Dixie Delight Fireworks Device Due to Tip-Over Risk

Space Age Manufacturing is recalling approximately 4,200 Dixie Delight fireworks devices because they may tip over and fire horizontally, posing a risk of serious injury.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of serious injury from a structural defect (tipping over) and references a known death involving a similar device, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Space Age Manufacturing Company is voluntarily recalling approximately 4,200 "Dixie Delight" fireworks devices, model RP745, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The device consists of five 11-1/2 inch tall tubes mounted on a 7-1/2 inch square board. The affected device does not bear the name "Dixie Delight" on the tubes; instead, the tubes are named "Devil Dog," "Aerial Display," "#5 Floral Shell," "Color Changing Comet," and one is unlabeled. Each tube bears the name of the manufacturer, Space Age Manufacturing Company.

The recall is issued because the device may tip over during operation and fire the charges horizontally, which could result in possible serious injury to persons nearby. While the CPSC is not aware of any incidents involving this specific product, the Commission is aware of one death involving a similar device manufactured by another company that tipped over and allegedly struck a three-year-old in the head.

Since 1990, these devices were sold through approximately 25 wholesalers to retail stores in the southern and midwestern sections of the United States. The device retailed for approximately $29.95. Consumers should discontinue use immediately and return the device to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Space Age at 1-800-247-4713 or (615) 837-7916.

The recalled product

Product
Dixie Delight fireworks devices
Manufacturer
Space Age Manufacturing
Category
Consumer Product — Fireworks
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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