CPSC, American Promotional Events Inc. Announce Recall of Fireworks
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-07-02). Models: CP983. About 22,700 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03157 |
| Published | 2003-07-02 |
| Last updated | 2025-06-12 |
| Product category | Fireworks & Accessories |
| Products | TNT Reloadable Tube Fireworks |
| Firm named in the title | American Promotional Events Inc. |
| Firms | American Promotional Events Inc., of Florence, Ala. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 22,700 |
| Model numbers | CP983 |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | 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. |
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."
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.
Remedy
Return the entire firework device to the retailer for a refund or contact TNT for further directions.
Incidents and injuries
There have been two reports of the base of these fireworks devices breaking. No injuries were reported.
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