Fireworks Over America · Recalled
Fireworks Over America Recalls Fireworks Due to Shock Hazard
The parachutes can become entangled in overhead power lines causing a shock hazard to users and bystanders.
- Units
- About 84,250
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $2–$8
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
The recalled Oh Chute Parachute with streamers is a firework item with a light blue cylinder with white clouds. The model name is printed in triplicate on the front of the tube and FOA #2085 is on the lower back of the tube. This item is sold separately or in a box of four.
The file
- Sold at
- Various fireworks stores nationwide from April 2007 through June 2008 for about $2.50 each and $8 a box.
- Product type
- Fireworks & Accessories
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Fireworks Over America, of Springfield, Mo.
Incident log
Fireworks Over America has received one report of entanglement, in which a consumer's hand was burned and shocked.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to either the place of purchase or Fireworks Over America for a full refund.
For additional information, contact Fireworks Over America at (800) 345-3957 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m, CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.fireworksoveramerica.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 03 2008; last revised NOV 24 2014.
