CPSC, American Promotional Events Inc. Announce Recall of Fireworks
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-06-25). Hazards: fire. Models: CP1104. About 11,700 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04170 |
| Published | 2004-06-25 |
| Last updated | 2025-02-27 |
| Product category | Fireworks & Accessories |
| Products | T6 Titanium 6 Break Artillery Shell Fireworks |
| Firm named in the title | American Promotional Events Inc. |
| Firms | American Promotional Events Inc., of Florence, Ala. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 11,700 |
| Model numbers | CP1104 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | 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. |
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.
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 and 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.
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