CPSCJuly 10, 2019

Winco Fireworks Black Cat "Cat Mobiles" recall: Explosion, Burn and Projectile Hazards

Winco Fireworks Recalls Black Cat "Cat Mobiles" Due to Explosion, Burn and Projectile Hazards

Why was Winco Fireworks Black Cat "Cat Mobiles" recalled?

When ignited, the device can burst and spread sparks and pyrotechnic materials upward and outward instead of on the ground as intended, posing explosion, burn and projectile hazards to bystanders.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately return the recalled Cat Mobile fireworks to the retailer where purchased for a refund or exchange. Contact: Winco Fireworks collect 816-697-2217 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at 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
Cat Mobile Fireworks
Company
Winco Fireworks International, of Grandview, Mo.
Quantity
About 21,000
Sold at
Pyro City, Fireworks Supermarket and other Black Cat Fireworks outlets nationwide from April 2019 through June 2019 for about $7.
Recall date
July 10, 2019
Incidents / injuries
None reported
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves the Black Cat branded "Cat Mobile" fireworks with model number BC396. This device is shaped like a black mobile vehicle with red headlights and whistles when lit and shoots sparks while moving on the ground. The Black Cat logo is printed on the outside of the product packaging in the left top corner. "Cat" is printed in white lettering and "Mobile" is printed in yellow lettering on the products packaging.

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