Winco Fireworks Black Cat Cone Fountains recall: Fire Hazard
Winco Fireworks Recalls Black Cat Cone Fountains Due to Fire Hazard
Why was Winco Fireworks Black Cat Cone Fountains recalled?
When ignited, the device can burst and spread sparks and pyrotechnic materials outward instead of upward as intended, posing fire and burn hazards to bystanders.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately return the recalled fountains to the retailer where purchased for a refund or exchange. Contact: Winco Fireworks toll-free (888) 697-2217 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.blackcatfireworks.com and click on "Community" then "Product Recall" 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
- Cone Fountain Fireworks
- Company
- Winco Fireworks International of Lone Jack, Mo.
- Quantity
- About 14,000
- Sold at
- Fireworks retailers nationwide from March 2016 through June 2016 for about $9.
- Recall date
- July 1, 2016
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received three reports of the devices spraying outward. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Black Cat Glitter fountain cones sold in packages of three. The cones have model number BC269 printed on the bottom of the packaging. The cone-shaped fireworks devices are approximately 6 inches tall and have the Black Cat logo on the packaging. The words "Crackling Glitter," "Colorful Glitter" or "Gold Glitter" is printed in black type on the front of the cone.