WARNING: Overloaded fireworks recalled ahead of 4th of July
Before the Fourth of July, Federal regulators issued a warning to the public on more than 37,000 fireworks, which are considered "overloaded" with explosives that could cause serious injuries.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission published a variety of incendors that violate their standards for pyrotechnics due to a "greater than expected explosion, posing explosion and burn hazards to consumers." In 201[ads1]8, the American Pyrotechnic Association reported in all-time high of fireworks sales due to New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware.
Grandma's Fireworks
Units recalled: About 25,000
Patriot Pyrotechnics / Bill's Fireworks
Units recalled: About 11,000
GS Fireworks
Units recalled: About 260
Keystone G-Force Fireworks
Units recalled: About 1,660
The fireworks contain "banned hazardous substances" that are prohibited from being sold under the Federal Hazardous Substances
The recalled fireworks are overloaded with pyrotechnics intended to produce an audible effect, including the federal regulatory requirements for this product. (CSPC.gov)
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