Winco Fireworks Recalls Black Cat “Cat Mobiles” Due to Explosion, Burn and Projectile Hazards
Home product recall 19-163. Announced by CPSC on Jul 10, 2019.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Jul 10, 2019. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
When ignited, the device can burst and spread sparks and pyrotechnic materials upward and outward instead of on the ground as intended, posing explosion, burn and projectile hazards to bystanders.
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What should you do?
Consumers should immediately return the recalled Cat Mobile fireworks to the retailer where purchased for a refund or exchange.
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- What the company offers to fix a recalled product or vehicle: a repair, a replacement or a refund, as the recall notice says. For a vehicle, dealers make the safety repair free. Follow the notice’s own steps, or contact the company it names. Source: CPSC; NHTSA (49 U.S.C. 30120).: refund.
- How to reach the firm: Winco Fireworks collect 816-697-2217 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at blackcatfireworks.com and click on “Community” then “Product Recall” for more information.
Which ones are recalled?
This recall involves the Black Cat branded “Cat Mobile” fireworks with model number BC396. This device is shaped like a black mobile vehicle with red headlights and whistles when lit and shoots sparks while moving on the ground. The Black Cat logo is printed on the outside of the product packaging in the left top corner. “Cat” is printed in white lettering and “Mobile” is printed in yellow lettering on the products packaging.
About 21,000 units, as CPSC gives them.
Cat Mobile Fireworks.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Imported by Winco Fireworks International, Grandview, Mo.
- Distributed by Winco Fireworks International, Grandview, Mo.
- Pyro City, Fireworks Supermarket and other Black Cat Fireworks outlets nationwide from April 2019 through June 2019 for about $7.
- Made in China, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
None reported
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.