Space Monkey recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

November 6, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Fireworks Over America Recalls Space Monkey Multi-effect Fireworks Due to Burn, Fire, Impact Hazards

Recall number

16027

Sold / distributed

Retail fireworks stores and retail stands from November 2014 to August 2015 for about $15 each.

Why it was recalled

The lit firework can tip over and fire shells at bystanders posing burn, fire and impact hazards to consumers.

What was recalled

This recall involves all Fireworks Over America Space Monkey multi-effect fireworks sold both individually and by the case. The firework has 20-tubes individually wrapped in red paper. The tubes are bundled together to form a "cake" that measures 7 inches tall by 5 1/2 inches wide by 5 1/2 inches deep. The cake has a black wrapper. The front panel and two side panels of the wrapper have a picture of a chimpanzee wearing a space suit and the words "Space Monkey," "Warning," "Shoots Flaming Balls" and "Carefully read other cautions on the back panel." The back panel of the wrapper has the words "Warning" and "Shoots Flaming Balls" and a list of additional warnings. Recalled fireworks have product code FOA 2936 printed on the back panel in the lower right hand corner. Cases of the recalled fireworks have factory number 36F285-252-14 printed on the front of the case near the product name.

What to do

Consumers should not ignite the recalled fireworks and contact Fireworks Over America for a full refund.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.