CPSC2004-06-25
CPSC, American Promotional Events Inc. Announce Recall of Fireworks
American Promotional Events Inc., of Florence, Ala.
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.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 11,700 units
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Products
"T6" Titanium 6 Break Artillery Shell Fireworks
Consumer 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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-American-Promotional-Events-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-FireworksDon't want to check this manually?
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