CPSCJune 21, 2006

BJ Alan Co. Recalls "Thunderstick Rocket" Fireworks for

BJ Alan Co. Recalls "Thunderstick Rocket" Fireworks for Explosion Hazard

Why was BJ Alan Co. Recalls "Thunderstick Rocket" Fireworks for recalled?

These rockets are overloaded with flash powder, violating the regulatory standard for this product. During use, these fireworks could explode with a greater force than expected and cause burns and bodily harm to nearby consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact B.J. Alan Company for a replacement product. Contact: For additional information, contact BJ Alan Co. at (800) 777-1691 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 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
Thunderstick Rocket Fireworks
Company
BJ Alan Co., of Youngstown, Ohio
Quantity
About 61,200 packages of six rockets
Sold at
Phantom Fireworks showrooms nationwide from December 2005 through June 2006 for about $10 per package of six rockets.
Recall date
June 21, 2006
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The products are a stick-type rocket with a 4-inch long, ½-inch in diameter engine mounted on a wooden stick approximately 16 inches long. The engine is wrapped in blue or purple paper with a picture of a rocket, and the writing, "Phantom Fireworks Thunder Stick Rocket."

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