American Promotional Events Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, American Promotional Events Inc. Announce Recall of Fireworks
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.
- Units
- About 11,700 units
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $40
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- 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.
- Product type
- Fireworks & Accessories
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- American Promotional Events Inc., of Florence, Ala.
Incident log
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.
What the notice says to do
Return the entire fireworks device to the store where purchased for a full refund or contact American Promotional Events for further instructions.
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
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 JUN 25 2004; last revised FEB 27 2025.
