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

Recalled July 3, 2014 · CPSC recall 14224 · Big Fireworks

Big Fireworks Sword Style Fountain Fireworks Device

Hazard

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

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 1,040 units

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received two reports of the fountain exploding while in use. No injuries have been reported.

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.

What to do

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.

Product

Big Sword Fountain Devices

Imported by

Phoenix Imports, of Fort Mill, South Carolina

Distributed by

American Eagle dba Big Fireworks, of Lansing, Mich.

Retailers

Big Fireworks retailers and wholesale distributors nationwide from April 2014 to June 2014 for about $13.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →