Jake's Fireworks Recalls YoYo Sparklers Due to Burn Hazard
Sparklers
Date of Recall
2015-07-09CPSC Release Number
15-180Manufactured In
ChinaUnits
About 651,500Distributor
Jake's Fireworks Inc., of Pittsburgh, Kan.Problem/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.Injuries/Incidents
Jake's has received 12 reports of incidents of the sparklers burning rapidly down the stick towards users' hands resulting in second degree and third degree burns to consumers hands.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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sparklers, take them away from young children and contact Jake's Fireworks to receive a full refund.Consumer Contact
Jake's Fireworks at (800) 766-1277 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, at email [email protected] or online at www.jakesfireworks.com and select the Blog on the menu at the top of the page, then click on YoYo Sparkler Alert Recall for more information.Recall Comments
Be the first to add a comment!