The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08322·Announced 2008-07-03

Fireworks Over America Recalls Oh Chute Fireworks Due to Shock Hazard

Fireworks Over America is recalling Oh Chute Parachute with Streamer Fireworks because the parachutes can entangle in power lines, posing a shock hazard.

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 (electric shock) where injury has been reported (one case of burn and shock), fitting the High severity criteria for products with reported injury but no fatalities or widespread severe harm.

Plain-English summary

Fireworks Over America is recalling approximately 84,250 units of Oh Chute Parachute with Streamer Fireworks. The recalled items are light blue cylinders with white clouds, featuring the model name printed in triplicate on the front and the code FOA #2085 on the lower back. These fireworks were sold separately or in boxes of four at various fireworks stores nationwide from April 2007 through June 2008 for about $2.50 each or $8 per box.

The recall is due to a shock hazard. The parachutes attached to the fireworks can become entangled in overhead power lines, which poses a risk of electric shock to users and bystanders. Fireworks Over America has received one report of an incident where a consumer's hand was burned and shocked after the parachute became entangled.

Consumers should immediately stop using the product. They can return the fireworks to the place of purchase or directly to Fireworks Over America for a full refund. For additional information, consumers may contact Fireworks Over America at (800) 345-3957 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit www.fireworksoveramerica.com.

The recalled product

Product
Oh Chute Parachute with Streamer Fireworks
Category
Consumer Product — Fireworks
Hazard
Affected units
84,250

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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