Safety regulator, American Promotional Events Inc. Announce Recall of Fireworks
Recall 03157 · Jul 2, 2003 · American Promotional Events Inc.
22,700
units affected
22,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03157
- Date
- Jul 2, 2003
- Company
- American Promotional Events Inc.
- Units affected
- 22,700
- Product
- TNT Reloadable Tube Fireworks
- Product type
- Fireworks & Accessories
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
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 can happen
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.
The fix
Return the entire firework device to the retailer for a refund or contact TNT for further directions.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There have been two reports of the base of these fireworks devices breaking. No injuries were reported.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled tnt reloadable tube fireworks?
Return the entire firework device to the retailer for a refund or contact TNT for further directions.
What is the 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.
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.