CPSC recalls 100,000 fireworks ahead of July Fourth due to injury risk

Federal safety regulators recalled two Winco fireworks lines just before July Fourth, telling consumers to stop using them and return them for a full refund. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the Unity 7 Shot 200 Gram Aerial Cake fireworks can tip over and the Roman Candles 8 Shot 3-Pack devices can blow out the side of their tube, creating explosion and burn hazards. No injuries have been reported.

The larger recall covers about 87,120 Unity 7 Shot units, model MEF6096, sold from January through May at Pyro City stores and other independent retailers for $6 to $8 each. Consumers can identify them by the red, white and blue label with the word Unity, American-flag imagery, and date codes between 03.16.2026 and 05.18.2026 printed under the barcode on the back of the package.

A second recall covers about 13,500 Roman Candles 8 Shot 3-Pack Firework Devices, model RCLR-W8012, sold from April through June for $17 to $19. The packs weigh about 2 pounds, measure 21 inches by 1 inch by 3.5 inches, and carry a red, white and blue Hometown label. Consumers should stop using both products immediately and return them to the retailer where they were purchased for a refund in cash or to the original form of payment.

In 2025, the CPSC said there were 15 fireworks-related deaths and an estimated 13,000 injuries, including about 1,300 emergency room-treated injuries involving sparklers; people ages 15 to 24 accounted for the largest share of injuries, and burns made up 38% of emergency room visits. Consumer fireworks generated about $2.3 billion in revenue in 2025, according to the American Pyrotechnics Association.