American Promotional Events Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, American Promotional Events Inc. Announce Recall of Fireworks
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.
- Units
- About 22,700
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $35
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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."
The file
- Sold at
- 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.
- Product type
- Fireworks & Accessories
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- American Promotional Events Inc., of Florence, Ala.
Incident log
There have been two reports of the base of these fireworks devices breaking. No injuries were reported.
What the notice says to do
Return the entire firework device to the retailer for a refund or contact TNT for further directions.
American Promotional Events Inc. (TNT) at (800) 243-1189 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUL 02 2003; last revised JUN 12 2025.