13131 Imports Recalls Red Apple Fireworks Brand "American Glory" and "Merica AF" Fireworks Due to Explosion and Burn Hazards; Violation of Federal Firework Safety Standards
Recalled 2023-08-10. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 2,400Units
2023-08-10Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves two different Red Apple Fireworks reloadable tube artillery shell fireworks. The American Glory firework contains 24 shells and was sold in red, white and blue packaging featuring a cartoon depiction of an eagle. The 'Merica AF firework contains six shells and was sold in red, white and blue packaging featuring a cartoon representation of the Statue of Liberty, a hotdog, a popsicle, or an eagle.
- The hazard
- The recalled shell fireworks can explode prematurely, posing explosion and burn hazards to consumers and bystanders.
- Injuries
- The firm has received 72 reports of fireworks prematurely exploding. No injuries have been reported.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireworks and contact 13131 Imports for a full refund. Information on how to properly dispose of the products, or how to return them to the Red Apple Fireworks store where purchased, or to Red Apple if purchased online is at www.bbinc.co/voluntary-product-safety-recalls.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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