Winco Recalls Contraband 24 Canister Shell Fireworks Kit Due to Impact, Burn Hazards
CPSC recall 14219. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The shell can blow up in the tube during firing, posing impact and burn hazards to the user and bystanders.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireworks kits and return them to the place of purchase to receive a full refund.
CPSC recall 14219 has the recall date 27 Jun 2014. The notice names the firm Winco Fireworks International. The recall has about 4,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2014 has 5,700 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Burn. CPSC gives the product type Fireworks and Flares.
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received two reports of the firing tubes being too narrow, including one report of a shell blowing up in a tube and causing minor burns and cuts to the legs of a store employee. |
|---|---|
| Units | 4,500 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves Contraband 24 fireworks kits with canister shells and firing tubes that are designed to be used multiple times. Shells are put into each tube one by one and lit. The shells are about 1 ¼ inches in diameter. The tubes in some kits may be too narrow and not allow the shell to drop to the bottom of the tube when loaded. When fired, the shell can blow a hole in the tube. Each kit contains 24 60-gram shells with fuses attached and four fiberglass firing tubes with wooden bases. The kit came in a brown cardboard box about 28 inches tall, 9 inches wide and about 5 inches deep. The front of the box has the words "Contraband 24," "24 Cannister Shells," "Maximum Powder Load" printed in black and red. The front also has a warning stating the product should only be used under close adult supervision and outdoors. Model number JP-933 is printed on the left front of the box above the warning. The back of the box has color photos and descriptions the effect each shell should create. |
| Product | Canister shell fireworks kits, About 4,500 kits, Fireworks and Flares |
| Sold at | Pyro City and other fireworks retailers from February 2014 to June 2014 for about $80. |
| Importer | Winco Fireworks International LLC |
| Made in | China |
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- Hazard: Burn
- Hazard: Impact injury
- Category: Fireworks and Flares
- CPSC recalls of 2014
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 4,500Median of 2014: 5,700
- CPSC recalls of 2014
- 296
- Recalls of 2014 with one of the same hazards
- 20%
- Recalls of 2014 in the category Fireworks and Flares
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Winco Fireworks International
- 5
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 2 Jul 2026 | Winco Fireworks International Recalls Roman Candles 8 Shot Fireworks Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Explosion and Burn Hazards |
| 2 Jul 2026 | Winco Fireworks International Recalls Unity 7 Shot 200 Gram Aerial Cake Fireworks Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Explosion and Burn Hazards |
| 10 Jul 2019 | Winco Fireworks Recalls Black Cat "Cat Mobiles" Due to Explosion, Burn and Projectile Hazards |
| 1 Jul 2016 | Winco Fireworks Recalls Black Cat Cone Fountains Due to Fire Hazard |
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- CPSC recall notice 14219The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 14219. https://recallregister.com/product/1717-winco-recalls-contraband-24-canister-shell-fireworks-kit-due-to-impact/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 14219 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received two reports of the firing tubes being too narrow, including one report of a shell blowing up in a tube and causing minor burns and cuts to the legs of a store employee.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Pyro City and other fireworks retailers from February 2014 to June 2014 for about $80.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 14219?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 14219?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 4,500 kits