CPSC, TNT Fireworks Announce Recall of Party Poppers Sold at Wal-Mart
USCPSC, TNT Fireworks Announce Recall of Party Poppers Sold at Wal-Mart
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The Party Popper is a rocket-shaped device that shoots into the air when the string is pulled. The cone-shaped top can pop off rapidly, and can hit and injure both children and adults.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled Party Poppers are packaged in units of four. The Party Poppers were sold in clear cellophane wrappers with blue, yellow and red cardboard headers. The Party Poppers and the packaging are labeled "TNT BIG FUN PARTY POPPER." The Party Poppers are shaped like rockets with 3½-inch wooden support sticks.
Affected Products
Party Poppers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-TNT-Fireworks-Announce-Recall-of-Party-Poppers-Sold-at-Wal-Mart- |
| Title | CPSC, TNT Fireworks Announce Recall of Party Poppers Sold at Wal-Mart |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/party-poppers.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Party Poppers |
| Hazards › Name | The Party Popper is a rocket-shaped device that shoots into the air when the string is pulled. The cone-shaped top can pop off rapidly, and can hit and injure both children and adults. |
| Injuries › Name | CPSC and TNT have not received any reports of incidents involving the Party Poppers. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. |
| Products › Name | Party Poppers |
| Products › Type | Fireworks & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1944 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 4,000 |
| Recall I D | 2376 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these Party Poppers immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. |
| Importers › Name | American Promotional Events Inc., doing business as TNT, of Florence, Ala. |
| Retailers › Name | Wal-Mart stores sold these Party Poppers nationwide from January 2003 through March 2003 for about $2. |
| Recall Date | 2003-04-08T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled Party Poppers are packaged in units of four. The Party Poppers were sold in clear cellophane wrappers with blue, yellow and red cardboard headers. The Party Poppers and the packaging are labeled "TNT BIG FUN PARTY POPPER." The Party Poppers are shaped like rockets with 3½-inch wooden support sticks. |
| Recall Number | 03106 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, consumers can contact TNT toll-free at (800) 243-1189 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-05-28T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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