The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·04170·Announced 2004-06-25

CPSC Recalls T6 Titanium 6 Break Artillery Shell Fireworks Due to Fuse Defects

American Promotional Events Inc. is recalling T6 Titanium 6 Break Artillery Shell Fireworks because defective fuses may fail to ignite, posing a serious injury risk if consumers attempt to re-light them.

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 (fireworks) where serious injury is possible if consumers attempt to re-light defective fuses, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and American Promotional Events Inc. are recalling approximately 11,700 units of "T6" Titanium 6 Break Artillery Shell Fireworks. The recalled products are model number CP1104, which consists of a colorful plastic launch tube and six break display shells in a display box. The model number is printed on the launch tube and packaging. The front of the display box features the text "T6," "Six Break Artillery Shell," and "TNT," while the back displays "Titanium 6 Break."

The recall is being issued because the fireworks may have defective ignition fuses that fail to ignite the device. There has been one report of a fuse failure from a consumer, and subsequent testing by the firm confirms that an unknown number of these shells could have defective ignition fuses. No injuries were reported in connection with this defect. CPSC advises consumers never to re-light any fireworks that do not ignite after the first attempt, as attempting to do so could result in serious injury.

The fireworks were sold at fireworks retailers, including display stands and tents in states permitting the sale of consumer fireworks, from May 2004 through June 2004 for about $40. Consumers should return the entire fireworks device to the store where purchased for a full refund or contact American Promotional Events for further instructions. The company can be reached at (800) 243-1189 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or via their website at www.TNTFireworks.com.

The recalled product

Product
T6 Titanium 6 Break Artillery Shell Fireworks
Manufacturer
American Promotional Events Inc., of Florence, Ala.
Category
Consumer Product — Fireworks
Hazard
Affected units
11,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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