BJ Alan Co. · Recalled
CPSC, BJ Alan Co. Announce Recall of Mammoth Smoke Fountain Fireworks
The device can unexpectedly propel on the ground or unintentionally explode during use, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers.
- Units
- About 3,000
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $6–$17
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- 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.
- Product type
- Fireworks & Accessories
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- BJ Alan Co., of Youngstown, Ohio
Incident log
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.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact BJ Alan Co. for a replacement product.
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
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 13 2005; last revised DEC 19 2024.