CPSC recall · Reported May 3, 2005
CPSC, Jake's Fireworks Inc. Announce Recall of Fireworks
The aerial shells are fused, shaped, and labeled in a way that could cause consumers to unintentionally place them into the launch tube upside down, resulting in a ground-level ex…
The CPSC recalled These 24-shot Excalibur Reloadable Artillery Shell Kits are sold in a black box with plas….
CPSC, Jake's Fireworks Inc. Announce Recall of Fireworks was recalled and listed by the CPSC in May 3, 2005. Reason: The aerial shells are fused, shaped, and labeled in a way that could cause consumers to unintentionally place…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the fireworks immediately and return the entire device to the…. Verify recall #05165 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The aerial shells are fused, shaped, and labeled in a way that could cause consumers to unintentionally place….
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- agency class
- May 3, 2005
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05165 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
These 24-shot Excalibur Reloadable Artillery Shell Kits are sold in a black box with plastic windows. The shell kits are a consumer fireworks device that consists of a black plastic launch tube and twenty-four display shells in a display box. "24 shot Excalibur Reloadable Artillery Shell Kits" and "World Class Fireworks" are written on the front of the display box. Only the model 24-shot Excalibur Reloadable Artillery Shell Kits are included in this recall.
Reason for recall
The aerial shells are fused, shaped, and labeled in a way that could cause consumers to unintentionally place them into the launch tube upside down, resulting in a ground-level explosion. Such an explosion can cause serious injuries to consumers in close proximity of the device.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the fireworks immediately and return the entire device to the store where purchased for a full refund or contact Jake's Fireworks for further instructions.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05165 |
| Date reported | May 3, 2005 |
| Date initiated | May 3, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 75,000 reloadable kits |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the fireworks immediately and return the entire device to the store where purchased for a full refund…
- Check the recall number (05165) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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