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A cherry bomb is considered an illegally manufactured explosive device in the United States and most other countries. Cherry bombs are commonly round, approximately one inch (2.5 cm) in diameter, colored red with a green fuse sticking out.

They contain a core made of explosive flash powder, a layer of saw dust, and a coating of sodium nitrate. They are powerful enough to take a hand off. Possession, manufacture, or sale of this firework is a crime punishable by time in jail.

The State of New Hampshire Fire Marshall's office notes:

Cherry Bombs ... are federally banned explosive devices, and never should be referred to as fireworks.

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