PRODUCT LIABILITY RELATED INJURY

CPSC, American Promotional Events Inc. Announce Recall Of Fireworks

Product Liability > Recall

July 1, 2005

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with American Promotional Events Incorporated, of Florence, Alabama , today announced a voluntary

recall of Bat Out of Hell and Powder House fireworks.

Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

The name of the product is Bat Out of Hell and Powder House fireworks.

The quantity of the recalled item is about 9,000 Units.

The Importer of the product is American Promotional Events Incorporated, of Florence, Alabama.

The hazard associated with the product is that these fireworks devices could unexpectedly tip over during use,

posing a serious injury hazard to consumers.

So far, there have been no incidents nor injuries reported.

The description is the recall involves Bat Out of Hell fireworks with model number CP1129 and Powder House fireworks with model number CP1130. The model number is printed on all four sides of the device above the warning label.

The products are 1.4g consumer fireworks devices that include 16 multiple shots in the shape of a square cube. The name of the product is printed on the packaging, along with the word "TNT."

The product is sold at Fireworks retailers, including display stands and tents in states permitting the sale of consumer fireworks, from May 2005 through June 2005 for about $20.

The product is manufactured in China.

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

Consumer should contact American Promotional Events at (800) 243-1189 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at ww.TNTFireworks.com

 
 
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