CPSC, American Promotional Events Inc. Announce Recall
CPSC, American Promotional Events Inc. Announce Recall of Fireworks
Why was CPSC, American Promotional Events Inc. Announce Recall recalled?
The firework device has a defective base and can break during launch. If reused, the launching device could then send fireworks in unintended directions, possible causing injury.
What should I do if I have this product?
Return the entire firework device to the retailer for a refund or contact TNT for further directions. Contact: American Promotional Events Inc. (TNT) at (800) 243-1189 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT 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
- TNT Reloadable Tube Fireworks
- Company
- American Promotional Events Inc., of Florence, Ala.
- Quantity
- About 22,700
- Sold at
- Firework display stands and tents and retail operations in those states where the sale of consumer fireworks is legal. They were sold, from June 2003 through July 2003, for about $35.
- Recall date
- July 2, 2003
- Incidents / injuries
- There have been two reports of the base of these fireworks devices breaking. No injuries were reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The firework device consists of a black base with a multicolored PVC material tube having approximate dimensions of 11 inches high by 1.25 inches in diameter. Each product is sold with six shells with fuses. The product is labeled "Model No. CP983," "Item No 460070," "TNT," and "#1 SELLING BRAND."