CPSC, BJ Alan Co. Announce Recall of Mammoth Smoke Fountain Fireworks
Recalled July 13, 2005 · CPSC recall 05588 · BJ Alan
Hazard
The device can unexpectedly propel on the ground or unintentionally explode during use, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact BJ Alan Co. for a replacement product.
Units
About 3,000
Incidents / injuries
BJ Alan Co. has received two reports of incidents in which the product propelled on ground or exploded. One incident resulted in a minor burn to a consumer's foot.
Description
The products are smoke-producing novelty devices packaged in a 4.5-inch-long cylindrical tube. "MAMMOTH SMOKE" is written on the side of the devices in blue and yellow. They were sold in sets with other types of fireworks.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact BJ Alan Co. for a replacement product.
Contact
For additional information, contact BJ Alan Co. at (800) 777-1691 between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET, or visit the firm's Web site at www.Fireworks.com
Product
Mammoth Smoke Fountain
Manufacturer(s)
BJ Alan Co., of Youngstown, Ohio
Retailers
Fireworks stands and stores nationwidem, from April 2003 through June 2005. The Phantom variety pack sold for about $6 and the Storm Chaser assortment tray sold for about $17.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →