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

Nearly 9,000 mail theft suspects were arrested by postal inspectors from 2018 to 2023, reports the USPS. According to a new survey conducted by the home security platform Security.org, 87 percent ...

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 ...

BOZEMAN, Mont. — The U.S. Postal Service wants to remind the public that any and all kinds of fireworks are strictly prohibited in the mailing system. Fireworks are banned from all USPS air and ...

To ensure safety, the Postal Service employs various tools, including technology and inspection protocols, to detect nonmailable items. Individuals caught attempting to mail fireworks may face ...

A full list is available in Publication 52 – Hazardous, Restricted, and Perishable Mail. The Postal Inspection Service has also released a public service announcement on fireworks in the mail.

The U.S. Postal Service is giving a critical warning to Americans looking to vote by mail in the 2024 presidential election.

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.

While it may seem obvious what parcels should and should not be sent through the mail, there are a few subtle mailpieces the USPS discourages from sending — especially during the holiday season.