CPSC, American Promotional Events Inc. Announce Recall of Fireworks
Reason for Recall / Hazard
These fireworks could have a defective fuse that can fail to ignite the device. Consumers who attempt to re-light the fuse could suffer serious injury. CPSC advises consumers never to re-light any fireworks that do not ignite after the first attempt.
Product Description & Identification
These are "T6" Titanium 6 Break Artillery Shell fireworks with model number "CP1104." The model number is on the launch tube and packaging. It is a 1.4g consumer fireworks device that consists of a colorful plastic launch tube and six break display shells in a display box. "T6" "Six Break Artillery Shell" and "TNT" are written on the front of the display box, and "Titanium 6 Break" is on the back of the display box. Only model number CP1104 artillery shell fireworks are included in this recall.
Affected Products
T6 Titanium 6 Break Artillery Shell Fireworks
Additional Source Details
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| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-American-Promotional-Events-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Fireworks |
| Title | CPSC, American Promotional Events Inc. Announce Recall of Fireworks |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/T6-fireworks-package.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled "T6" Titanium 6 Break Artillery Shell Fireworks, front of package |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/T6-fireworks-package-front.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled "T6" Titanium 6 Break Artillery Shell Fireworks, front of package |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/T6-fireworks-back.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled "T6" Titanium 6 Break Artillery Shell Fireworks, back of package |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/T6-fireworks-package-back.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled "T6" Titanium 6 Break Artillery Shell Fireworks, back of package |
| Hazards › Name | These fireworks could have a defective fuse that can fail to ignite the device. Consumers who attempt to re-light the fuse could suffer serious injury. CPSC advises consumers never to re-light any fireworks that do not ignite after the first attempt. |
| Injuries › Name | There has been one report of a fuse failure from a consumer. No injuries were reported. Subsequent testing by the firm confirms that an unknown number of these shells could have defective ignition fuses. |
| Products › Name | T6 Titanium 6 Break Artillery Shell Fireworks |
| Products › Type | Fireworks & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1944 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 11,700 units |
| Recall I D | 2645 |
| Remedies › Name | Return the entire fireworks device to the store where purchased for a full refund or contact American Promotional Events for further instructions. |
| Importers › Name | American Promotional Events Inc., of Florence, Ala. |
| Retailers › Name | Fireworks retailers, including display stands and tents in those states permitting the sale of consumer fireworks, from May 2004 through June 2004, for about $40. |
| Recall Date | 2004-06-25T00:00:00 |
| Description | These are "T6" Titanium 6 Break Artillery Shell fireworks with model number "CP1104." The model number is on the launch tube and packaging. It is a 1.4g consumer fireworks device that consists of a colorful plastic launch tube and six break display shells in a display box. "T6" "Six Break Artillery Shell" and "TNT" are written on the front of the display box, and "Titanium 6 Break" is on the back of the display box. Only model number CP1104 artillery shell fireworks are included in this recall. |
| Recall Number | 04170 |
| Consumer Contact | American Promotional Events, Inc, 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-02-27T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |