132,440 fireworks rockets recalled over premature-explosion risk

About 132,440 World Class Fireworks “Skull Strobe” rockets were recalled July 30, 2026, because they can explode prematurely before reaching their intended height, creating explosion and burn hazards.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said no injuries had been reported in connection with the recall. Consumers who still have one of the rockets should not light or otherwise use it.

How to identify the recalled rockets

The recalled product is a rocket mounted on a wooden stick. It comes in a black box with a skull image, World Class branding, the product name and a warning label.

The SKU, 1004351, appears near the bottom of the packaging. Jake’s Fireworks, the importer, says all Skull Strobe Rockets are affected by this recall. The recall does not cover every World Class fireworks product.

Where the rockets were sold

The rockets were sold at fireworks stores nationwide from March 2025 through June 2026 for between $12 and $25.

What consumers should do

Stop using the recalled rocket immediately. Consumers should contact Jake’s Fireworks for a full refund and return the product to the business where it was purchased or to the nearest Jake’s Fireworks retail location.

The Jake’s Fireworks recall alert says retail customers should return the product to the original seller. Consumers who need instructions can call Jake’s Fireworks at 855-587-8816 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central time, Monday through Friday, or email stroberecall@jakesfireworks.com.

Why the recall matters

The recall comes during a summer in which federal officials have continued to warn about fireworks-related injuries from malfunctioning devices and unsafe use. In a June 24 safety release, the CPSC said fireworks were linked to at least 15 deaths and an estimated 13,000 emergency-department-treated injuries in 2025. Those figures cover fireworks incidents generally and were not reported as injuries from the Skull Strobe recall.

The agency advises consumers to use only legal consumer fireworks from reputable retailers, follow label instructions and never relight a “dud.” For the recalled rockets, the appropriate step is a return and refund—not a test firing.

What to watch next

Consumers should check the CPSC recall notice and Jake’s Fireworks alert for any updates to the return process or incident information. The federal notice lists the recall as a refund remedy and identifies the recall as number 26-653.

Sources

• Jake’s Fireworks recall alert
• CPSC fireworks safety guidance for 2026