CPSCJuly 13, 2005

CPSC, BJ Alan Co. Announce Recall of Mammoth Smoke

CPSC, BJ Alan Co. Announce Recall of Mammoth Smoke Fountain Fireworks

Why was CPSC, BJ Alan Co. Announce Recall of Mammoth Smoke recalled?

The device can unexpectedly propel on the ground or unintentionally explode during use, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact BJ Alan Co. for a replacement product. Contact: For additional information, contact BJ Alan Co. at (800) 777-1691 between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET, or visit the firm's Web site at www.Fireworks.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
Mammoth Smoke Fountain
Company
BJ Alan Co., of Youngstown, Ohio
Quantity
About 3,000
Sold at
Fireworks stands and stores nationwidem, from April 2003 through June 2005. The Phantom variety pack sold for about $6 and the Storm Chaser assortment tray sold for about $17.
Recall date
July 13, 2005
Incidents / injuries
BJ Alan Co. has received two reports of incidents in which the product propelled on ground or exploded. One incident resulted in a minor burn to a consumer's foot.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The products are smoke-producing novelty devices packaged in a 4.5-inch-long cylindrical tube. "MAMMOTH SMOKE" is written on the side of the devices in blue and yellow. They were sold in sets with other types of fireworks.

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