Seattle residents might want to dig through those grocery bags and backyard sheds. On Thursday, July 2, 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of more than 100,000 fireworks, landing right on the doorstep of the Fourth of July rush. The affected products include a 7-shot, 200-gram aerial "Unity" cake and an 8-shot Roman candle, both imported by Winco Fireworks International. Regulators say the devices can tip over or eject shots in unpredictable ways, creating explosion and burn hazards, and they are urging anyone who bought them to stop using them immediately.
Which fireworks were recalled
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recall covers about 87,120 Unity 7 Shot 200 Gram Aerial Cake devices, model MEF6096, recall no. 26-602, and about 13,500 Roman Candles 8-shot 3-packs, model RCLR-W8012, recall no. 26-603. The agency reports that the Unity cake devices can tip over while firing, and that the Roman candles can malfunction with shots coming out of the side, which can result in explosion and burn injuries.
The Unity cakes were sold from January through May 2026 and carry date codes between 03.16.2026 and 05.18.2026. The Roman candles were sold from April through June 2026 at Pyro City stores and other independent fireworks retailers across the country. Shoppers are being told to match model numbers and date codes before they get anywhere near a lighter.
What to do if you have one
"Consumers should stop using the recalled fireworks immediately and return the fireworks to the store where they were purchased for a full refund," the CPSC said.
Winco has posted recall notices and product photos on its website and is handling refunds directly. Customers with questions can email [email protected] for more details on how to get their money back. If a retailer refuses to accept a return, the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 can walk consumers through next steps.
Local context
The timing of the recall could hardly be more disruptive. It arrives during the busiest fireworks window of the year, when hospitals and fire departments typically brace for a jump in burns and blast injuries. KIRO-TV highlighted the recall and emphasized that shoppers should carefully check model numbers and date codes before setting anything off, since the products were sold at major chains as well as small independent stands.
Public-safety officials around the region routinely urge residents to skip backyard pyrotechnics and opt for municipal fireworks displays instead, a message that lands with extra weight when popular consumer items are pulled from shelves days before the holiday.
Where to find more information
Winco has posted recall PDFs and product pictures on its website, including close-up images of labels and date codes. For specific product photos and guidance on how to read those codes, see the company’s recall notice (Winco recall notice).
For full federal recall details, including hazard descriptions and retailer information, check the CPSC recall pages linked above. For injuries or immediate hazards, call 911 or contact your local fire department.
