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Decorative Sparklers are Prohibited in Massachusetts 

The State Fire Marshal has advised the Belmont Fire Department that a Florida-based company, kingofsparklers.com has illegally made sales to residents and businesses in Massachusetts via their website.   

Massachusetts law regulates and prohibits the offer for sale, possession, and use of sparklers, fireworks and similar products which are prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or audible effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration or detonation as defined pursuant to MGL c. 148, section 39.   

The Belmont Fire Department would like to bring this to the attention of our residents and business owners who may erroneously believe that these products may be used indoors, in spite of instructions on the package. There is a growing trend of using decorative sparklers and similar pyrotechnic devices inside homes, restaurants and clubs, as recently seen in the deadly nightclub fire in Switzerland.  

Under Massachusetts law, consumer sparklers and similar pyrotechnic devices are prohibited and are not permitted inside restaurants, clubs, or other assembly occupancies. 

If you are in possession of sparklers, fireworks, or other pyrotechnic devices, contact the Belmont Fire Department, Fire Prevention Division at 617-993-2207 to arrange for safe disposal of these items. 

***In case of emergency, always dial 911.  

David DeStefano 

Chief of Department 

ddestefano@belmont-ma.gov 

617-993-2200 

BELMONT FIRE DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS

299 TRAPELO ROAD 

BELMONT, MASSACHUSETTS 02478 

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Tesla have announced the recall of approximately 10,500 Powerwall 2 AC Battery Power Systems sold nationwide between November 2020 and December 2022

• This recall is due to a risk that the lithium-ion battery cells may overheat, which can result in smoke, fire, and serious injury.

Actions for Owners: 

1. Ensure your Powerwall 2 system remains online. Tesla has remotely discharged affected online units to minimize immediate risk until a replacement can be installed. 
2. Check the Tesla App for notification on whether your specific unit is included in the recall. 
3. Contact Tesla immediately.

Contact Information: 

• Phone: 877-961-7652 (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT) 
• Email: powerwallsupportna@tesla.com

Click here to visit the CPSC's website for the FULL OFFICIAL RECALL NOTICE

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