The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·06191·Announced 2006-06-21

Thunderstick Rocket Fireworks Recalled for Explosion Hazard

BJ Alan Co. is recalling Thunderstick Rocket Fireworks because they are overloaded with flash powder, posing a risk of unexpected explosions and burns.

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 (explosion/burns) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

BJ Alan Co. is recalling approximately 61,200 packages of Thunderstick Rocket Fireworks. The recall was issued because the rockets are overloaded with flash powder, which violates regulatory standards for this product. During use, these fireworks could explode with greater force than expected, potentially causing burns and bodily harm to nearby consumers.

The affected products are stick-type rockets featuring a 4-inch long, ½-inch diameter engine mounted on a 16-inch wooden stick. The engine is wrapped in blue or purple paper with a picture of a rocket and the text "Phantom Fireworks Thunder Stick Rocket." No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The fireworks were sold at Phantom Fireworks showrooms nationwide from December 2005 through June 2006 for about $10 per package. Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact B.J. Alan Company at (800) 777-1691 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.fireworks.com, to obtain a replacement product.

The recalled product

Product
Thunderstick Rocket Fireworks
Category
Consumer Product — Fireworks
Hazard
Affected units
61,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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