The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05206·Announced 2005-06-22

CPSC Recalls Bat Out of Hell and Powder House Fireworks for Tip-Over Hazard

American Promotional Events Inc. is recalling about 9,000 units of Bat Out of Hell and Powder House fireworks because they may tip over during use, posing a serious injury risk.

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 the hazard is a serious injury risk due to tipping over, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

American Promotional Events Inc. of Florence, Ala., is recalling about 9,000 units of Bat Out of Hell and Powder House fireworks. The recall involves Bat Out of Hell fireworks with model number CP1129 and Powder House fireworks with model number CP1130. These are 1.4g consumer fireworks devices consisting of 16 multiple shots in the shape of a square cube. The model number is printed on all four sides of the device above the warning label, and the product name is printed on the packaging along with the word "TNT."

The recalled fireworks could unexpectedly tip over during use, posing a serious injury hazard to consumers. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. The products were manufactured in China.

The fireworks were sold at fireworks retailers, including display stands and tents in states permitting the sale of consumer fireworks, from May 2005 through June 2005 for about $20. Consumers should return the recalled fireworks to the store where purchased for a full refund or contact American Promotional Events at (800) 243-1189 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.TNTFireworks.com for instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Bat Out of Hell and Powder House fireworks
Manufacturer
American Promotional Events Inc., of Florence, Ala.
Category
Consumer Product — Fireworks
Hazard
Affected units
9,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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