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CPSC recall · Reported June 26, 2019

GS Fireworks Recalls Fireworks Due to Violation of Federal Standards; Explosion and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at GS Fireworks

The recalled fireworks are overloaded with pyrotechnics intended to produce an audible effect, violating the federal regulatory standard for this product. Overloaded fireworks can…

Recall #
19148
Affected scope
About 260
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The CPSC recalled This recall involves 26 different consumer fireworks. The brand name, product name and th….

GS Fireworks Recalls Fireworks Due to Violation of Federal Standards; Explosion and Burn … was recalled and listed by the CPSC in June 26, 2019. Reason: The recalled fireworks are overloaded with pyrotechnics intended to produce an audible effect, violating the …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireworks and return them to GS Fire…. Verify recall #19148 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The recalled fireworks are overloaded with pyrotechnics intended to produce an audible effect, violating the ….

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #19148 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #19148) was formally reported on June 26, 2019. The CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for its recalls, so this record carries no agency severity grade, with a current status of Active. The recalling firm is not specified in the federal record. Federal records list the affected scope as About 260.

The documented reason for this recall is: The recalled fireworks are overloaded with pyrotechnics intended to produce an audible effect, violating the federal regulatory standard for this product. Overloaded fireworks can result in a greater than expected explo… Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireworks and return them to GS Fireworks for a full refund. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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Product description

This recall involves 26 different consumer fireworks. The brand name, product name and the item number are printed on the outside wrapping of the firework. Brand Product Name Item Number Universal 1.25" Artillery Shells W5016(B) Universal Blast From The Past UN5088 Universal Born Hero 25 Shot Cake BHL2325 Sin City Burning Aces 25 Shot Cake SC5G-1501 None Listed The Closer 100 Shot Cake None Listed None Listed Clown Shells W515B Clown Cock Rises Canister Shells FF5001 Clown Cock-a-doodle-doo 25 Shot Cake 8299 Hairy Beaver Crazy Labbits 36 Shot Cake HB2015 Clown Dead Heat 100 Shot Cake BHL999TS Hairy Beaver Defenders 49 Shot Cake BHL999T2 Universal Don't Panic Canister Shells BHL5135 Universal Godzilla Roars 36 Shot Cake UN2566 None Listed Horror Night Ball Shells W5007 (B) Clown IT Canister Shells DP5135 None Listed Magical Roman Candle WW2901(A-D) Universal Monkey Planet 100 Shot Cake UN2102 None Listed Rising Silver - Flowers in Spring 25 Shot Cake W2825 Yeti Shrooms 100 Shot Cake YT5026 Yeti Sky Jam 96 Shot Cake YT5026 Hairy Beaver Spider 25 Shot Cake HB2002 None Listed Sun Rise Crackers W010 None Listed Thunder King Single Shot Salutes None Listed None Listed Tommy Gun Single Shot Salute WG2018S Clown Top Notch Fireworks 64 Shot Cake BHL2064 Clown Tsunami Alert 100 Shot Cake 8670

Reason for recall

The recalled fireworks are overloaded with pyrotechnics intended to produce an audible effect, violating the federal regulatory standard for this product. Overloaded fireworks can result in a greater than expected explosion, posing explosion and burn hazards to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireworks and return them to GS Fireworks for 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 19148
Date reported June 26, 2019
Date initiated June 26, 2019
Recalling firm Not disclosed
Affected scope About 260
Distribution Not disclosed
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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 fireworks and return them to GS Fireworks for a full refund.

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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 26 different consumer fireworks. The brand name, product name and the item number are printed on the outside wrapping of the firework. Brand Product Name Item Number Universal 1.25" Artillery Shells W5016(B) Universal Blast From The Past UN5088 Universal Born Hero 25 Shot Cake BHL2325 Sin City Burning Aces 25 Shot Cake SC5G-1501 None Listed The Closer 100 Shot Cake None Listed None Listed Clown Shells W515B Clown Cock Rises Canister Shells FF5001 Clown Cock-a-doodle-doo 25 Shot Cake 8299 Hairy Beaver Crazy Labbits 36 Shot Cake HB2015 Clown Dead Heat 100 Shot Cake BHL999TS Hairy Beaver Defenders 49 Shot Cake BHL999T2 Universal Don't Panic Canister Shells BHL5135 Universal Godzilla Roars 36 Shot Cake UN2566 None Listed Horror Night Ball Shells W5007 (B) Clown IT Canister Shells DP5135 None Listed Magical Roman Candle WW2901(A-D) Universal Monkey Planet 100 Shot Cake UN2102 None Listed Rising Silver - Flowers in Spring 25 Shot Cake W2825 Yeti Shrooms 100 Shot Cake YT5026 Yeti Sky Jam 96 Shot Cake YT5026 Hairy Beaver Spider 25 Shot Cake HB2002 None Listed Sun Rise Crackers W010 None Listed Thunder King Single Shot Salutes None Listed None Listed Tommy Gun Single Shot Salute WG2018S Clown Top Notch Fireworks 64 Shot Cake BHL2064 Clown Tsunami Alert 100 Shot Cake 8670. Units affected: About 260.
Why was this product recalled?
The recalled fireworks are overloaded with pyrotechnics intended to produce an audible effect, violating the federal regulatory standard for this product. Overloaded fireworks can result in a greater than expected explosion, posing explosion and burn hazards to consumers.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireworks and return them to GS Fireworks for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 26, 2019. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 19148.
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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