BJ Alan Mammoth Smoke Fountain Fireworks (Phantom, Storm Chaser sets)

Description: BJ Alan Co. Recall of Mammoth Smoke Fountain Fireworks Recall Alert U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 July 13, 2005 Alert #05-588 CPSC, BJ Alan Co. Announce Recall of Mammoth Smoke Fountain Fireworks The following product safety recall was conducted voluntarily by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. 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: Mammoth Smoke Fountain Units: About 3,000 Distributor/Manufacturer: BJ Alan Co., of Youngstown, Ohio Hazard: The device can unexpectedly propel on the ground or unintentionally explode during use, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: 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. Description: 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. Sold at: Fireworks stands and stores nationwide from April 2003 through June 2005. The Phantom variety pack sold for about $6 and the Storm Chaser assortment tray sold for about $17. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact BJ Alan Co. for a replacement product. Consumer Contact: 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 [Learn More]