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• Fireworks Injuries Affected More Than 14,000 People in 2024: CPSC

  July 2, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  As Americans head into the Fourth of July holiday this week, federal regulators are warning that fireworks remain a serious safety hazard, causing multiple deaths and thousands of injuries last year.

• CPSC Warns About Rising Reports of Fireworks Injuries Ahead of July 4 Festivities

  July 1, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  The CPSC has issued a fireworks safety warning before the July 4 holiday, warning that thousands of individuals suffer fireworks burn injuries annually leading to hospitalizations or death.

• July 4th Fireworks Accidents and Injuries Often Linked to Misuse, Illegal Components: Report

  June 30, 2023

  Stephanie Yanovich

  The CPSC warns consumers to avoid fireworks using illegal components and to be aware that even sparklers and firecrackers can cause significant injuries, particularly to children.

• Toxic Chemicals, Lead, Often Released By Fireworks: Study

  July 8, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that fireworks could release particulate matter laden with toxic heavy metals, which can cause respiratory issues and other health problems.

• CPSC Warns About Risks With Fireworks At Home, Especially Amid Cancellations Caused by COVID-19 Pandemic

  July 1, 2020

  Russell Maas

  Federal regulators are warning consumers to be careful with the use of fireworks this holiday season, and to avoid professional grade pyrotechnics in lieu of actual firework displays, many of which have been cancelled due to the ongoing pandemic.

• Bottle Rockets Disproportionally Cause Most Severe Fireworks Eye Injuries: Study

  April 15, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links bottle rockets to the most severe fireworks injuries, particularly to the eyes.

• Fireworks Eye Injuries More Than Doubled from 2016 to 2017: Report

  July 3, 2019

  Russell Maas

  Eye injuries linked to fireworks have nearly doubled in recent years, most often due to injuries to children who were unsupervised or not wearing proper eye protection.

• CPSC Issues Slew Of Fireworks Recalls Over Fire Hazards Ahead of Independence Day Celebrations

  July 2, 2019

  Russell Maas

  Several fireworks recalls were announced by the CPSC just days before Independence Day because they are overloaded with explosive materials, which has already led to the loss of a child's hand.

• Nearly 13,000 Fireworks-Related Injuries Occurred In 2017: CPSC

  June 29, 2018

  Russell Maas

  The CPSC urges consumers to take simple steps to protect themselves from potential fireworks-related injuries this upcoming Fourth of July.

• TNT Red, White and Blue Ammo Smoke Fireworks Recall Issued Due to Injury Risk

  June 28, 2017

  Russell Maas

  About 36,000 fireworks that were only supposed to release colored smoke have been recalled after several exploded unexpectedly, causing burn injuries.