The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·03157·Announced 2003-07-02

TNT Reloadable Tube Fireworks Recalled Due to Defective Base

American Promotional Events Inc. is recalling TNT Reloadable Tube Fireworks because the base can break during launch, potentially sending fireworks in unintended directions.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 defective base could cause injury, but the source explicitly states that no injuries were reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

American Promotional Events Inc. of Florence, Ala., is recalling approximately 22,700 units of TNT Reloadable Tube Fireworks. The recalled product consists of a black base with a multicolored PVC tube, sold with six shells with fuses. The product is labeled "Model No. CP983," "Item No 460070," "TNT," and "#1 SELLING BRAND."

The recall was issued because the firework device has a defective base that can break during launch. If the device is reused after the base breaks, it could send fireworks in unintended directions, possibly causing injury. There have been two reports of the base breaking, but no injuries have been reported.

The fireworks were sold from June 2003 through July 2003 for about $35 at firework display stands, tents, and retail operations in states where consumer fireworks are legal. Consumers should return the entire firework device to the retailer for a refund or contact TNT at (800) 243-1189 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday for further directions.

The recalled product

Product
TNT Reloadable Tube Fireworks
Manufacturer
American Promotional Events Inc., of Florence, Ala.
Category
Consumer Product — Fireworks
Hazard
Affected units
22,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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