North Central Industries Recalls Fireworks Fountains Due to Burn and Injury Hazard

Recalled December 2, 2015 · CPSC recall 16051 · North Central

North Central Industries California Candle (Mammoth) Fountain Fireworks

Hazard

The rear plug of the candle can dislodge while lit, posing burn and fire hazards to the user if the user is holding the device.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 2,600

Incidents / injuries

North Central Industries has received six reports of a candle's rear plug dislodging while the firework was lit, resulting in burn injuries to the person holding the device. No reports of property damage have been received.

Description

This recall involves all mammoth Great Grizzly brand California Candles. The recalled candles are hand-held fireworks fountains that make crackling noises and display flowering tulips, blue pearls and gold showers. Each candle is approximately 2 inches in diameter and 30 inches long. The candles were sold in packs of three. One candle is labeled with the name "Glow Beam," one has the name "Dazzling Diamonds" and one has the name "Touch of Sparkle." Each candle has the Great Grizzly logo on the label near the beginning of the candle name.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireworks and contact North Central Industries for a full refund.

Contact

North Central Industries Inc. at 800-800-2264 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email [email protected], or online at www.greatgrizzly.com and click on Safety for more information.

Product

Fireworks Fountains

Imported by

North Central Industries Inc., of Muncie, Ind.

Retailers

Albertson's and Kings Circle Assembly, both of Corvallis, Ore.; six locations of Fundz4Kidz, of Eugene and Springfield, Ore.; Uncle Sam's, of Allenton, Wis.; Boomer's Fireworks, of Muncie, Ind.; Dixie Dragon Fireworks, of Jeffersonville, Ind.; Holiday Packaging, of Marion, Ind.; Krazy Dan's Fireworks, of Gary, Ind.; Parkway Fruit Market, of Louisville, Ky.; Mr. Fireworks of Kokomo, of Kokomo, Ind.; Uncle Sam's Sales, of Hammond, Ind.; and World Cup Inc., of Villa, Ill., from May 2015 through June 2015 for between $15 and $25.

Made in

China

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