Safety regulator, TNT Fireworks Announce Recall of Party Poppers Sold at Wal-Mart
Recall 03106 · Apr 8, 2003 · American Promotional Events Inc., doing business as TNT
4,000
units affected
4,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03106
- Date
- Apr 8, 2003
- Company
- American Promotional Events Inc., doing business as TNT
- Units affected
- 4,000
- Product
- Party Poppers
- Product type
- Fireworks & Accessories
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The recalled Party Poppers are packaged in units of four. The Party Poppers were sold in clear cellophane wrappers with blue, yellow and red cardboard headers. The Party Poppers and the packaging are labeled "TNT BIG FUN PARTY POPPER." The Party Poppers are shaped like rockets with 3½-inch wooden support sticks.
What can happen
The Party Popper is a rocket-shaped device that shoots into the air when the string is pulled. The cone-shaped top can pop off rapidly, and can hit and injure both children and adults.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these Party Poppers immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart stores sold these Party Poppers nationwide from January 2003 through March 2003 for about $2.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled party poppers?
Consumers should stop using these Party Poppers immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
What is the hazard?
The Party Popper is a rocket-shaped device that shoots into the air when the string is pulled. The cone-shaped top can pop off rapidly, and can hit and injure both children and adults.
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.