CPSC, American Promotional Events Inc. Announce Recall of Fireworks
Recalled July 2, 2003 · CPSC recall 03157 · American Promotional Events
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Return the entire firework device to the retailer for a refund or contact TNT for further directions.
Units
About 22,700
Incidents / injuries
There have been two reports of the base of these fireworks devices breaking. No injuries were reported.
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."
What to do
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.
Product
TNT Reloadable Tube Fireworks
Imported by
American Promotional Events Inc., of Florence, Ala.
Retailers
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.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →