CPSC, American Promotional Events Inc. Announce Recall of Fireworks
USCPSC, American Promotional Events Inc. Announce Recall of Fireworks
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The firework device has a defective base and can break during launch. If reused, the launching device could then send fireworks in unintended directions, possible causing injury.
Product Description & Identification
The firework device consists of a black base with a multicolored PVC material tube having approximate dimensions of 11 inches high by 1.25 inches in diameter. Each product is sold with six shells with fuses. The product is labeled "Model No. CP983," "Item No 460070," "TNT," and "#1 SELLING BRAND."
Affected Products
TNT Reloadable Tube Fireworks
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-American-Promotional-Events-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Fireworks- |
| Title | CPSC, American Promotional Events Inc. Announce Recall of Fireworks |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/TNT-tube-fireworks.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled "TNT" Reloadable Tube Fireworks |
| Hazards › Name | The firework device has a defective base and can break during launch. If reused, the launching device could then send fireworks in unintended directions, possible causing injury. |
| Injuries › Name | There have been two reports of the base of these fireworks devices breaking. No injuries were reported. |
| Products › Name | TNT Reloadable Tube Fireworks |
| Products › Type | Fireworks & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1944 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 22,700 |
| Recall I D | 2414 |
| Remedies › Name | Return the entire firework device to the retailer for a refund or contact TNT for further directions. |
| Importers › Name | American Promotional Events Inc., of Florence, Ala. |
| Retailers › Name | Firework display stands and tents and retail operations in those states where the sale of consumer fireworks is legal. They were sold, from June 2003 through July 2003, for about $35. |
| Recall Date | 2003-07-02T00:00:00 |
| Description | The firework device consists of a black base with a multicolored PVC material tube having approximate dimensions of 11 inches high by 1.25 inches in diameter. Each product is sold with six shells with fuses. The product is labeled "Model No. CP983," "Item No 460070," "TNT," and "#1 SELLING BRAND." |
| Recall Number | 03157 |
| Consumer Contact | American Promotional Events Inc. (TNT) at (800) 243-1189 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-06-12T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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