American Promotional Events Bat Out of Hell, Powder House TNT fireworks

Description: American Promotional Events Inc. Recall of Fireworks NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 22, 2005 Release #05-206 Firm's Hotline: (800) 243-1189 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 CPSC, American Promotional Events Inc. Announce Recall of Fireworks WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Bat Out of Hell and Powder House fireworks Units: About 9,000 units Importer: American Promotional Events Inc., of Florence, Ala. Hazard: These fireworks devices could unexpectedly tip over during use, posing a serious injury hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: None. Description: The recall involves Bat Out of Hell fireworks with model number CP1129 and Powder House fireworks with model number CP1130. The model number is printed on all four sides of the device above the warning label. These are 1.4g consumer fireworks devices that consist of 16 multiple shots in the shape of a square cube. The name of the product is printed on the packaging, along with the word "TNT." Sold At: Fireworks retailers, including display stands and tents in states permitting the sale of consumer fireworks, from May 2005 through June 2005 for about $20. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Return the recalled fireworks to the store where purchased for a full refund or contact American Promotional Events for instructions. Consumer Contact: American Promotional Events at (800) 243-1189 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.TNTFireworks.com Firm's Media Contact: Dennis Revell, (916) 443-3816 CP1129 CP1130 [Learn More]