Fireworks and Grill Brushes Recalled Days Before July 4: What Texas Families Should Know

What Happened?

On Wednesday, July 2, 2026 — two days before the Fourth of July — the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a batch of recalls aimed squarely at holiday-weekend products, including two recalls of Winco Fireworks International products over explosion and burn hazards and a recall of more than 1.7 million Cuisinart wire grill brushes that can shed metal bristles into food.

Which Fireworks Were Recalled?

Winco Fireworks International, of Grandview, Missouri, recalled two products sold at Pyro City and independent fireworks stores nationwide, according to the CPSC:

• Unity 7 Shot 200 Gram Aerial Cake fireworks (model MEF6096) — about 87,120 units sold from January through May 2026 for $6–$8. The red, white and blue devices, labeled “Unity” with American flags in the background, can tip over while firing, posing a risk of serious injury from explosion and burn hazards.
• Roman Candles 8 Shot 3-packs (model RCLR-W8012, “Hometown” label) — about 13,500 units sold from April through June 2026 for $17–$19. The devices can malfunction so that shots blow out the side of the tube instead of firing upward.

No injuries have been reported in either fireworks recall so far, according to the CPSC. The agency says consumers should stop using the recalled fireworks immediately and return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund.

What Is Wrong With the Grill Brushes?

In a separate recall the same day, Conair recalled about 1,719,000 Cuisinart metal-wire grill brushes because the small wire bristles can detach, stick to the grill grate or the food, and be swallowed — posing a risk of serious internal injuries that could require surgery. Conair has received at least 54 reports of bristles detaching, including three people who swallowed metal bristles and sought medical treatment to have them removed from the throat or digestive tract, according to the recall notice.

The recall covers brush models CCB-100, CCB-4114, CCB-4125, CCB-5014, CCB-6450, CCB-8012, CCB-W2 and CSBS-777, plus brushes included in several Cuisinart grill tool sets (CGS-2010, CGS-W13, CGS-5014 and CGS-5020). They were sold at Burlington, T.J. Maxx and Ross stores and online at Amazon and Cuisinart.com from June 2009 through March 2026 — nearly 17 years. The CPSC says owners should stop using the brushes and contact Conair for a full refund through the recall page.

Why Does This Matter in Texas Right Now?

The timing could hardly be more relevant for Texas families. Texas law sets a retail fireworks season that runs right up to the holiday — consumer fireworks may be sold in the run-up to July 4 under Chapter 2154 of the Texas Occupations Code — and both recalled fireworks were sold at independent fireworks stores nationwide during exactly that buying window. Meanwhile, backyard cookouts are as much a part of a Texas Fourth of July as fireworks, and a grill brush that sheds metal bristles into a burger is the kind of hazard no one sees until someone is in an emergency room.

What Kind of Claim Might Apply if a Product Hurts Someone?

Texas law recognizes claims against manufacturers and sellers of defective products under Chapter 82 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code. Experienced product-liability attorneys describe an official CPSC recall as an important piece of evidence in that kind of case — it can help show that a product was dangerous and that the company knew or should have known. A lawyer can investigate whether a defect played a role in an injury, work to preserve the product and its packaging before they are lost or discarded, and deal with the manufacturer and its insurers on your behalf.

Fireworks injuries raise their own questions — burns, hand and eye injuries, and fires can involve the product itself, the seller, or the way an event was run. Finding out whether a recalled or defective device was involved is exactly what a product-liability investigation is for.

Why Acting Quickly Can Matter

Timing matters as a matter of law: Texas generally gives an injured person two years from the date of injury to file a personal-injury lawsuit. Attorneys who handle defective-product cases also describe the product itself — the burned-out firework, the brush, the receipt, photos of the scene — as evidence that is easiest to preserve early. Every situation is different, and no one can promise a particular result — but it costs nothing to find out if you have a case. The referral and the first consultation are free.

Sources

1. CPSC — Winco Fireworks International Recalls Unity 7 Shot 200 Gram Aerial Cake Fireworks (July 2, 2026)
2. CPSC — Winco Fireworks International Recalls Roman Candles 8 Shot Fireworks (July 2, 2026)
3. CPSC — Conair Recalls Over One Million Cuisinart Grill Brushes Due to Ingestion Hazard (July 2, 2026)
4. WSB-TV — Over 100,000 fireworks recalled by CPSC ahead of July 4
5. KSDK — More than 1 million Cuisinart grill brushes recalled due to ingestion hazard
6. Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 2154 (Regulation of Fireworks)
7. Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code, Chapter 82 (Products Liability)
8. Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 16.003 (two-year limitations period)