BJ Alan Co. Recalls "Thunderstick Rocket" Fireworks for Explosion Hazard
CPSC recall 06191 · announced June 21, 2006 · Bj Alan Co · 61,200 units affected
The product
The products are a stick-type rocket with a 4-inch long, ½-inch in diameter engine mounted on a wooden stick approximately 16 inches long. The engine is wrapped in blue or purple paper with a picture of a rocket, and the writing, "Phantom Fireworks Thunder Stick Rocket."
The hazard
These rockets are overloaded with flash powder, violating the regulatory standard for this product. During use, these fireworks could explode with a greater force than expected and cause burns and bodily harm to nearby consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact B.J. Alan Company for a replacement product.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Phantom Fireworks showrooms nationwide from December 2005 through June 2006 for about $10 per package of six rockets.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact BJ Alan Co. at (800) 777-1691 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.fireworks.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.