Safety regulator, BJ Alan Co. Announce Recall of "Blaster Balls" Fireworks
Recall 05587 · Jul 13, 2005 · BJ Alan Co.
6,600
units affected
6,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05587
- Date
- Jul 13, 2005
- Company
- BJ Alan Co.
- Units affected
- 6,600
- Product
- Blaster Balls
- Product type
- Fireworks & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The products are two hard balls meant to produce a snapping or popping sound when hit together. Each package contains a pair of blaster balls that are about 1.25 inches in diameter and were sold in assorted colors. They were sold in a blister pack that measured about 6.75 inches by 5 inches, with a UPC number located on the back of package reading 3826959035.
What can happen
When the blaster balls are hit together, they can produce a spark that can catch on fire, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact BJ Alan Co. for a replacement product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- BJ Alan Co. has received reports of three incidents. One incident resulted in minor burns to fingers.
- Sold at
- Fireworks stands and stores nationwide, from May 2004 through June 200,5 for about $3 a package.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled blaster balls?
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact BJ Alan Co. for a replacement product.
What is the hazard?
When the blaster balls are hit together, they can produce a spark that can catch on fire, posing a risk of burn injuries to 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.