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Recalled March or Die Mine/Shell Fireworks
The tubes on these fireworks devices could become loose, making the devices unstable during use. If the device tips over during use, it could pose burn and injury hazards to bystanders.
About 4,000
For additional information, contact Jakes Fireworks at (800) 766-1277 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.jakesfireworks.com.
Recall Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Jakes Fireworks Inc., of Pittsburg, Kas., is voluntarily recalling about 4,000 March or Die Mine/Shell Fireworks Devices. The tubes on these fireworks devices could become loose, making the devices unstable during use. If the device tips over during use, it could pose burn and injury hazards to bystanders.
Name of Product: March or Die Mine/Shell Fireworks Devices
Units: About 4,000
Distributor: Jakes Fireworks Inc., of Pittsburg, Kas.
Hazard: The tubes on these fireworks devices could become loose, making the devices unstable during use. If the device tips over during use, it could pose burn and injury hazards to bystanders.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled fireworks are a 500 gram mine/shell device that consists of nine, 3-inch tubes with a single fuse for ignition. The device measures 16"x16"x13" and its packaging is a dark blue cardboard label with the words "March or Die" printed in red.
Sold by: World Class Distributors nationwide from April 2006 through May 2006 for $40.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Jakes Fireworks for a replacement product.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Jakes Fireworks at (800) 766-1277 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.jakesfireworks.com.
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Jakes Fireworks for a replacement product.
None reported.
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