Far East Imports 300 Shot Saturn Missiles Battery Fireworks

Description: Far East Imports Recalls Fireworks Due to Eye Injury Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 19, 2007 Release #07-217 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 766-1277 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Far East Imports Recalls Fireworks Due to Eye Injury Hazard 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: 300 Shot Saturn Missiles Battery Fireworks Units: About 13,600 Distributor: Far East Imports, of Pittsburg, Kan. Hazard: These fireworks devices can travel in an unexpected and dangerous direction, which could pose eye and other injury hazards to bystanders. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recalled fireworks are a 200 gram multi shot device that consists of 300 individual missiles with a single fuse for ignition. The device measures 2 1/2" by 23 7/8" by 3 1/4" and its packaging has a red and yellow label and the words "Saturn Missiles-Battery-300 Shots Finale" printed on it. Sold by: Boomer Distributors nationwide from April 2006 through July 2006 for $10. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using this fireworks and contact Far East Imports for a replacement product. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Far East Imports at (800) 766-1277 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.fareastimporting.com [Learn More]