American Promotional Events Recall of Fireworks
"T6" Titanium 6 Break Artillery Shell Fireworks
Date of Recall
2004-06-25CPSC Release Number
04-170Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(800) 243-1189Units
About 11,700 unitsImporter
American Promotional Events Inc., of Florence, Ala.Sold By
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.Problem/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.Injuries/Incidents
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.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.Remedy
Return the entire fireworks device to the store where purchased for a full refund or contact American Promotional Events for further instructions.Consumer Contact
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 Web site at www.TNTFireworks.comRecall Comments
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