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

Recall 16-051 · December 2, 2015 · North Central

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

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
16-051 (CPSC)
Recall date
December 2, 2015
Brand
North Central
Category
Other consumer products
Products
Fireworks Fountains
Hazard
Burn and Injury Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 2,600
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
December 3, 2015

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Fireworks Fountains · About 2,600 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: 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.; North Central Industries Inc., of Muncie, Ind..

Injuries or incidents reported

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.

Consumer contact

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

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Fireworks Fountains (About 2,600 units). This recall involves all mammoth Great Grizzly brand California Candles.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Burn and Injury Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on December 3, 2015. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.