The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·90040·Announced 1990-02-22

CPSC Recalls Five Brands of Aerosol String Streamers for Flammability

The CPSC is recalling five brands of aerosol string streamers because the propellant is flammable and poses a burn risk near open flames.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that reports of serious burn injuries to both children and adults involving these products have been investigated, which meets the rubric criteria for a score of 4 (Severe) due to significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced the voluntary recall of five different brands of aerosol string streamers. These products, which are used like confetti at parties, are hazardous if sprayed near an open flame due to the flammability of the propellant. The companies participating in the recall are Northeast Imports, Inc., Masquerade, Inc., Topstone Industries, Inc., Franco-American Novelty, Co., Inc., and Fun World Inc.

CPSC tests determined that these products are flammable and are banned under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act because of their use by children. The agency learned of the issue through consumer complaints. Reports of serious burn injuries to both children and adults involving these and similar products have been investigated, typically occurring when the streamers are sprayed near birthday candles.

Approximately 1,135,000 cans of these five brands were sold nationwide during the past year for less than $5.00 per can. Consumers should immediately discontinue use of these products and return them to the retail store where purchased for a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Franco-American Novelty Goofy Flying String aerosol string streamers
Manufacturer
Northeast Imports
Category
Consumer Product — Party Supplies
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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