BJ Alan Co. Recalls "Thunderstick Rocket" Fireworks for Explosion Hazard
Recalled June 21, 2006 · CPSC recall 06191 · BJ Alan
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact B.J. Alan Company for a replacement product.
Units
About 61,200 packages of six rockets
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
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."
What to do
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
Product
Thunderstick Rocket Fireworks
Distributed by
BJ Alan Co., of Youngstown, Ohio
Retailers
Phantom Fireworks showrooms nationwide from December 2005 through June 2006 for about $10 per package of six rockets.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →