CPSC, TNT Fireworks Announce Recall of
CPSC, TNT Fireworks Announce Recall of Party Poppers Sold at Wal-Mart
Why was CPSC, TNT Fireworks Announce Recall of recalled?
The Party Popper is a rocket-shaped device that shoots into the air when the string is pulled. The cone-shaped top can pop off rapidly, and can hit and injure both children and adults.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these Party Poppers immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. Contact: For more information, consumers can contact TNT toll-free at (800) 243-1189 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Party Poppers
- Company
- American Promotional Events Inc., doing business as TNT, of Florence, Ala.
- Quantity
- About 4,000
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart stores sold these Party Poppers nationwide from January 2003 through March 2003 for about $2.
- Recall date
- April 8, 2003
- Incidents / injuries
- CPSC and TNT have not received any reports of incidents involving the Party Poppers. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled Party Poppers are packaged in units of four. The Party Poppers were sold in clear cellophane wrappers with blue, yellow and red cardboard headers. The Party Poppers and the packaging are labeled "TNT BIG FUN PARTY POPPER." The Party Poppers are shaped like rockets with 3½-inch wooden support sticks.