CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, BJ Alan Co. Announce Recall of "Blaster Balls" Fireworks
Published: July 13, 2005Recall ID: 05587Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
When the blaster balls are hit together, they can produce a spark that can catch on fire, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The products are two hard balls meant to produce a snapping or popping sound when hit together. Each package contains a pair of blaster balls that are about 1.25 inches in diameter and were sold in assorted colors. They were sold in a blister pack that measured about 6.75 inches by 5 inches, with a UPC number located on the back of package reading 3826959035.
Affected Products
Blaster Balls
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-BJ-Alan-Co-Announce-Recall-of-Blaster-Balls-Fireworks |
| Title | CPSC, BJ Alan Co. Announce Recall of "Blaster Balls" Fireworks |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/d1aaf4a8bf9e4df0829f9f7af0337a79.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Fireworks |
| Hazards › Name | When the blaster balls are hit together, they can produce a spark that can catch on fire, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | BJ Alan Co. has received reports of three incidents. One incident resulted in minor burns to fingers. |
| Products › Name | Blaster Balls |
| Products › Type | Fireworks & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1944 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 6,600 |
| Recall I D | 3113 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact BJ Alan Co. for a replacement product. |
| Retailers › Name | Fireworks stands and stores nationwide, from May 2004 through June 200,5 for about $3 a package. |
| Recall Date | 2005-07-13T00:00:00 |
| Description | The products are two hard balls meant to produce a snapping or popping sound when hit together. Each package contains a pair of blaster balls that are about 1.25 inches in diameter and were sold in assorted colors. They were sold in a blister pack that measured about 6.75 inches by 5 inches, with a UPC number located on the back of package reading 3826959035. |
| Product U P Cs › U P C | 3826959035 |
| Recall Number | 05587 |
| Manufacturers › Name | BJ Alan Co., of Youngstown, Ohio |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact BJ Alan Co. by calling (800) 777-1691 between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.Fireworks.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-12-19T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |