CPSC2003-04-08
CPSC, TNT Fireworks Announce Recall of Party Poppers Sold at Wal-Mart
American Promotional Events Inc., doing business as TNT, of Florence, Ala.
Hazard
The Party Popper is a rocket-shaped device that shoots into the air when the string is pulled. The cone-shaped top can pop off rapidly, and can hit and injure both children and adults.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these Party Poppers immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Sold at
Wal-Mart stores sold these Party Poppers nationwide from January 2003 through March 2003 for about $2.
Affected count
About 4,000
Injuries reported
CPSC and TNT have not received any reports of incidents involving the Party Poppers. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Party Poppers
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers can contact TNT toll-free at (800) 243-1189 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-TNT-Fireworks-Announce-Recall-of-Party-Poppers-Sold-at-Wal-Mart-Don't want to check this manually?
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