"TNT" Reloadable Tube Fireworks
CPSC Recall #03-157 — July 1, 2003
Product
"TNT" Reloadable Tube Fireworks
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), American Promotional Events Inc., of Florence, Ala. is voluntarily recalling about 22,700 "TNT" Reloadable Tube Fireworks. 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.Name of product: "TNT" Reloadable Tube FireworksUnits: About 22,700Importer: American Promotional Events Inc., of Florence, Ala.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.Incidents/Injuries: There have been two reports of the base of these fireworks devices breaking. No injuries were reported.Description: 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."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.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Return the entire firework device to the retailer for a refund or contact TNT for further directions.Consumer Contact: American Promotional Events Inc., (TNT) at (800) 243-1189 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
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.
Incidents / Injuries
There have been two reports of the base of these fireworks devices breaking. No injuries were reported.
Remedy
Return the entire firework device to the retailer for a refund or contact TNT for further directions.
Units Affected
About 22,700
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.
Importer
American Promotional Events Inc., of Florence, Ala.
Manufactured In
China