Safety regulator, American Promotional Events Inc. Announce Recall of Fireworks
Recall 04170 · Jun 25, 2004 · American Promotional Events Inc.
11,700
units affected
11,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04170
- Date
- Jun 25, 2004
- Company
- American Promotional Events Inc.
- Units affected
- 11,700
- Product
- T6 Titanium 6 Break Artillery Shell Fireworks
- Product type
- Fireworks & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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 can happen
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.
The fix
Return the entire fireworks device to the store where purchased for a full refund or contact American Promotional Events for further instructions.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled t6 titanium 6 break artillery shell fireworks?
Return the entire fireworks device to the store where purchased for a full refund or contact American Promotional Events for further instructions.
What is the 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.
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.