A USPS news release warned customers not to put fireworks of any kind – including sparkers, firecrackers, bottle rockets and Roman candles – in the mail.

USPS issues warning on mailing fireworks due to safety risks amid July 4th. Fireworks like sparklers and bottle rockets are banned in mail for safety.

With July 4th quickly approaching, the U.S. Postal Service is reminding customers that while fireworks are a fun way to celebrate Independence Day, they are strictly prohibited in the mail system ...

With 4th of July approaching, the USPS is reminding people not to mail fireworks.

A USPS news release warned customers not to put fireworks of any kind – including sparkers, firecrackers, bottle rockets and Roman candles – in the mail.

With the celebration of Independence Day soon approaching on Fourth of July, the U.S. Postal Service is reminding customers that it’s not allowed to send fireworks in the mail.

Last year, the Postal Inspection Service opened 1,7000 investigations regarding customer attempts to send hazardous materials through the mail, including fireworks and other explosives.

The Postal Service has terminated the contracts of all three contract postal units in the county. They say no further terminations are planned.

Not only are there concerns about illegal fireworks being set off on July 4, there's a safety risk at play. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety, 14,700 people were injured last year ...

The USPS raises the price of first-class forever stamps to 78 cents, effective July 13, alongside increases for postcards and international mail.

The warning of the new scam is part of a much larger initiative by the USPS called “Project Safe Delivery.” The initiative was launched in 2023 and was created to combat mail related crime.