Safety regulator, BJ Alan Co. Announce Recall of Mammoth Smoke Fountain Fireworks
Recall 05588 · Jul 13, 2005 · BJ Alan Co.
3,000
units affected
3,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05588
- Date
- Jul 13, 2005
- Company
- BJ Alan Co.
- Units affected
- 3,000
- Product
- Mammoth Smoke Fountain
- Product type
- Fireworks & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The products are smoke-producing novelty devices packaged in a 4.5-inch-long cylindrical tube. "MAMMOTH SMOKE" is written on the side of the devices in blue and yellow. They were sold in sets with other types of fireworks.
What can happen
The device can unexpectedly propel on the ground or unintentionally explode during use, 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 two reports of incidents in which the product propelled on ground or exploded. One incident resulted in a minor burn to a consumer's foot.
- Sold at
- Fireworks stands and stores nationwidem, from April 2003 through June 2005. The Phantom variety pack sold for about $6 and the Storm Chaser assortment tray sold for about $17.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled mammoth smoke fountain?
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact BJ Alan Co. for a replacement product.
What is the hazard?
The device can unexpectedly propel on the ground or unintentionally explode during use, 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.