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CPSC, American Promotional Events Inc. Announce Recall of Fireworks (04170)

U.S. CPSCFireJun 25, 2004
Recalled "T6" Titanium 6 Break Artillery Shell Fireworks, front of package
Recalled "T6" Titanium 6 Break Artillery Shell Fireworks, front of package
Recalled "T6" Titanium 6 Break Artillery Shell Fireworks, front of package
Recalled "T6" Titanium 6 Break Artillery Shell Fireworks, front of package
Recalled "T6" Titanium 6 Break Artillery Shell Fireworks, back of package
Recalled "T6" Titanium 6 Break Artillery Shell Fireworks, back of package
Recalled "T6" Titanium 6 Break Artillery Shell Fireworks, back of package
Recalled "T6" Titanium 6 Break Artillery Shell Fireworks, back of package

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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. CPSC advises consumers never to re-light any fireworks that do not ignite after the first attempt.

Remedy

Return the entire fireworks device to the store where purchased for a full refund or contact American Promotional Events for further instructions.

Incidents & injuries

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.

Product description

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.

Sold on

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.

Contact the company

American Promotional Events, Inc, at (800) 243-1189 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.TNTFireworks.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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