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CPSC recall · Reported July 9, 2015

Jake's Fireworks Recalls YoYo Sparklers Due to Burn Hazard

The sparklers burn faster and with a larger flame than normal and can burn down the stick towards users' hands, posing a burn hazard.

Recall #
15180
Affected scope
About 651,500
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Jake's Fireworks Inc., of Pittsburgh, Kan. recalled This recall involves Yo Yo Sparklers. The sparklers are 13 1/2 inches long, metallic gray….

Jake's Fireworks Recalls YoYo Sparklers Due to Burn Hazard was recalled by Jake's Fireworks Inc., of Pittsburgh, Kan. in July 9, 2015. Reason: The sparklers burn faster and with a larger flame than normal and can burn down the stick towards users' hand…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sparklers, take them away from young…. Verify recall #15180 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Jake's Fireworks Inc., of Pittsburgh, Kan. issued this CPSC recall-The sparklers burn faster and with a larger flame than normal and can burn down the stick towards users' hand….

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July 9, 2015
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15180 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, 6 from CPSC - 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

This recall involves Yo Yo Sparklers. The sparklers are 13 1/2 inches long, metallic gray in color on a wire stick. They were sold in multicolored packages containing four individual sparklers. The front of the packages had a logo with the U.S. flag and the words World Class Fireworks at the top, the words YOYO Sparklers and two pictures of sparklers burning at the bottom.

Reason for recall

The sparklers burn faster and with a larger flame than normal and can burn down the stick towards users' hands, posing a burn hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sparklers, take them away from young children and contact Jake's Fireworks to receive a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 15180
Date reported July 9, 2015
Date initiated July 9, 2015
Recalling firm Jake's Fireworks Inc., of Pittsburgh, Kan.
Affected scope About 651,500
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 immediately stop using the recalled sparklers, take them away from young children and contact Jake's Fireworks t…

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Yo Yo Sparklers. The sparklers are 13 1/2 inches long, metallic gray in color on a wire stick. They were sold in multicolored packages containing four individual sparklers. The front of the packages had a logo with the U.S. flag and the words World Class Fireworks at the top, the words YOYO Sparklers and two pictures of sparklers burning at the bottom.. Recalled by Jake's Fireworks Inc., of Pittsburgh, Kan.. Units affected: About 651,500.
Why was this product recalled?
The sparklers burn faster and with a larger flame than normal and can burn down the stick towards users' hands, posing a burn hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sparklers, take them away from young children and contact Jake's Fireworks to receive a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 9, 2015. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 15180.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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