RecallWatchUSA

Home / Recalls / Outdoor & Garden

CPSC, American Promotional Events Inc. Announce Recall of Fireworks

Recalled June 25, 2004 · CPSC recall 04170 · American Promotional Events

Recalled "T6" Titanium 6 Break Artillery Shell Fireworks, front of packageRecalled "T6" Titanium 6 Break Artillery Shell Fireworks, front of packageRecalled "T6" Titanium 6 Break Artillery Shell Fireworks, back of packageRecalled "T6" Titanium 6 Break Artillery Shell Fireworks, back of package
Hazard
These fireworks could have a defective fuse that can fail to ignite the device. Consumers who attempt to re-light the fuse could suffer serious injury. CPSC advises consumers never to re-light any fireworks that do not ignite after the first attempt.
Remedy
Return the entire fireworks device to the store where purchased for a full refund or contact American Promotional Events for further instructions.
Units
About 11,700 units
Incidents / injuries
There has been one report of a fuse failure from a consumer. No injuries were reported. Subsequent testing by the firm confirms that an unknown number of these shells could have defective ignition fuses.

Description

These are "T6" Titanium 6 Break Artillery Shell fireworks with model number "CP1104." The model number is on the launch tube and packaging. It is a 1.4g consumer fireworks device that consists of a colorful plastic launch tube and six break display shells in a display box. "T6" "Six Break Artillery Shell" and "TNT" are written on the front of the display box, and "Titanium 6 Break" is on the back of the display box. Only model number CP1104 artillery shell fireworks are included in this recall.

What to do

Return the entire fireworks device to the store where purchased for a full refund or contact American Promotional Events for further instructions.

Contact

American Promotional Events, Inc, at (800) 243-1189 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.TNTFireworks.com

Product
T6 Titanium 6 Break Artillery Shell Fireworks
Imported by
American Promotional Events Inc., of Florence, Ala.
Retailers
Fireworks retailers, including display stands and tents in those states permitting the sale of consumer fireworks, from May 2004 through June 2004, for about $40.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

CPSC, American Promotional Events Inc. Announce Recall of Fireworks | RecallWatchUSA