CPSCJuly 3, 2014

Big Fireworks Mock Sword Fireworks Devices recall: Impact, Burn Hazards

Big Fireworks Recalls Mock Sword Fireworks Devices Due to Impact, Burn Hazards

Why was Big Fireworks Mock Sword Fireworks Devices recalled?

The handheld fountain device can unexpectedly explode, posing a risk of impact and burn to the user.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireworks devices and return them to the place of purchase to receive a full refund. Contact: Big Fireworks toll-free at (866) 514-6225 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.bigfireworks.com then click on the Recall tab at the bottom of the page for more information.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Big Sword Fountain Devices
Company
Phoenix Imports, of Fort Mill, South Carolina, American Eagle dba Big Fireworks, of Lansing, Mich.
Quantity
About 1,040 units
Sold at
Big Fireworks retailers and wholesale distributors nationwide from April 2014 to June 2014 for about $13.
Recall date
July 3, 2014
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received two reports of the fountain exploding while in use. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves Big Sword fireworks devices. The mock sword is a handheld fountain that is intended to emit sparks from the tip of the sword. The blue and yellow sword has the Big Fireworks logo and the words "Big Sword" printed on the front. A yellow cardboard tag attached to the handle of the device has "Big Sword" and a caution statement printed on it. The sword measures 30 inches and has model number 3609 printed above the product's barcode.

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