March 6, 2026 — A consumer has reported a significant safety hazard with a novelty can/golf ball launcher, model F5 F5-MODGB-BLK, manufactured by MODERN MANUFACTURING LLC. The product was received with a critical safety component, the locking lugs, entirely missing, creating an immediate and severe risk of explosion back into the user’s face if operated. The consumer recognized the defect prior to use, preventing a potentially devastating incident.
Product Details
Incident Overview
The incident was reported on December 20, 2025, concerning a novelty can/golf ball launcher purchased from a manufacturer in Washington state. Upon receiving the F5 F5-MODGB-BLK, the consumer, recognizing that a critical part—the locking lugs—was missing, identified it as necessary for proper function and safety. The consumer never used the item, understanding that attempting to use it would have caused a dangerous explosion back into the user’s face.
The consumer contacted the seller about the issue. The seller initially claimed the missing part was not necessary for the item to operate, which the consumer identified as false. The consumer emphasized that if someone who does not understand the mechanics of this item used it, the consequences could be devastating.
Safety Concerns
The absence of critical locking lugs in the F5 F5-MODGB-BLK can/golf ball launcher presents an extremely high and immediate safety risk.
- Immediate Dangers: Operating the device without the necessary locking lugs would result in an uncontrolled release of pressure and projectiles. This would likely cause a violent explosion or fragmentation directed backward toward the user’s face and upper body. Such an event could lead to severe impact injuries, lacerations, puncture wounds, and burns from propellant gases.
- Long-Term Risks: Injuries sustained from such an explosion could include permanent vision loss, facial disfigurement, traumatic brain injury, hearing damage, and severe psychological trauma.
- Who Might Be Affected: Primarily the user operating the device, but also potentially bystanders or anyone in the immediate vicinity due to uncontrolled projectiles and debris.
- Property Damage Potential: An uncontrolled explosion could also cause significant damage to nearby objects, structures, or property.
What Consumers Should Do
Consumers who own or have purchased the F5 F5-MODGB-BLK can/golf ball launcher are urged to take immediate action to ensure their safety and prevent potential harm.
- Immediate Steps to Take: DO NOT USE the F5 F5-MODGB-BLK can/golf ball launcher if it is missing any critical components, especially the locking lugs. Even if it appears complete, exercise extreme caution.
- How to Check if You Own the Affected Product: Visually inspect your F5 F5-MODGB-BLK can/golf ball launcher for the presence of all necessary locking lugs and other safety mechanisms. If you are unsure what to look for, contact the manufacturer for detailed diagrams or professional guidance.
- Prevention Measures: Always thoroughly inspect novelty items, especially those that generate pressure or launch projectiles, for all intended components before use. If any part appears missing, damaged, or out of place, do not use the product.
- Reporting Procedures: If you have experienced a similar issue or possess a defective unit, cease use immediately and report the incident to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at www.cpsc.gov. Also, contact the manufacturer, MODERN MANUFACTURING LLC, and the retailer, F5MFG.com, to report the defect.
Manufacturer’s Response
The manufacturer’s recorded response to this incident report was “Yes.” The consumer also reported that the seller initially claimed the missing part was not necessary for the item to operate, a claim the consumer identified as false and dangerous.
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Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. This article is based on publicly available incident reports. The incidents mentioned have not necessarily been independently verified or adjudicated.