BJ Alan Co. Recalls "Thunderstick Rocket" Fireworks for Explosion Hazard
Recall 06191 · Jun 21, 2006 · BJ Alan Co.
61,200
units affected
61,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06191
- Date
- Jun 21, 2006
- Company
- BJ Alan Co.
- Units affected
- 61,200
- Product
- Thunderstick Rocket Fireworks
- Product type
- Fireworks & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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 can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact B.J. Alan Company for a replacement product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Phantom Fireworks showrooms nationwide from December 2005 through June 2006 for about $10 per package of six rockets.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled thunderstick rocket fireworks?
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact B.J. Alan Company for a replacement product.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.