CPSC, BJ Alan Co. Announce Recall of Mammoth Smoke Fountain Fireworks
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-07-13). Hazards: burn, explosion. About 3,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05588 |
| Published | 2005-07-13 |
| Last updated | 2024-12-19 |
| Product category | Fireworks & Accessories |
| Products | Mammoth Smoke Fountain |
| Firm named in the title | BJ Alan Co. |
| Firms | BJ Alan Co., of Youngstown, Ohio (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 3,000 |
| Hazard classes | burn, explosion |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Fireworks stands and stores nationwidem, from April 2003 through June 2005. The Phantom variety pack sold for about $6 and the Storm Chaser assortment tray sold for about $17. |
Description
The products are smoke-producing novelty devices packaged in a 4.5-inch-long cylindrical tube. "MAMMOTH SMOKE" is written on the side of the devices in blue and yellow. They were sold in sets with other types of fireworks.
Hazard
The device can unexpectedly propel on the ground or unintentionally explode during use, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact BJ Alan Co. for a replacement product.
Incidents and injuries
BJ Alan Co. has received two reports of incidents in which the product propelled on ground or exploded. One incident resulted in a minor burn to a consumer's foot.
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