CPSCJune 22, 2005

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?

These fireworks devices could unexpectedly tip over during use, posing a serious injury hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Return the recalled fireworks to the store where purchased for a full refund or contact American Promotional Events for instructions. Contact: American Promotional Events at (800) 243-1189 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.TNTFireworks.com

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
Bat Out of Hell and Powder House fireworks
Company
American Promotional Events Inc., of Florence, Ala.
Quantity
About 9,000 units
Sold at
Fireworks retailers, including display stands and tents in states permitting the sale of consumer fireworks, from May 2005 through June 2005, for about $20.
Recall date
June 22, 2005
Incidents / injuries
None.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recall involves Bat Out of Hell fireworks with model number CP1129 and Powder House fireworks with model number CP1130. The model number is printed on all four sides of the device above the warning label. These are 1.4g consumer fireworks devices that consist of 16 multiple shots in the shape of a square cube. The name of the product is printed on the packaging, along with the word "TNT."

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