The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·03106·Announced 2003-04-08

TNT Party Poppers Recalled by CPSC Due to Injury Risk

CPSC and TNT are recalling Party Poppers sold at Wal-Mart because the cone-shaped top can pop off and injure users. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the cone can pop off and injure users, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for theoretical risk without reported harm.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and TNT Fireworks are recalling Party Poppers sold at Wal-Mart stores nationwide from January 2003 through March 2003. The recalled items are packaged in units of four in clear cellophane wrappers with blue, yellow, and red cardboard headers labeled "TNT BIG FUN PARTY POPPER." The devices are rocket-shaped with 3½-inch wooden support sticks. Approximately 4,000 units were sold for about $2 each.

The recall is being conducted because the cone-shaped top of the Party Popper can pop off rapidly when the string is pulled, posing a risk of hitting and injuring both children and adults. CPSC and TNT have not received any reports of incidents or injuries involving these products; the recall is a precautionary measure to prevent potential harm.

Consumers should stop using these Party Poppers immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information, consumers can contact TNT toll-free at (800) 243-1189 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Party Poppers
Manufacturer
American Promotional Events Inc., doing business as TNT, of Florence, Ala.
Category
Consumer Product — Fireworks & Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
4,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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