Fireworks Over America Oh Chute Parachute with Streamer Fireworks

Description: Fireworks Over America Recalls Fireworks Due to Shock Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 3, 2008 Release #08-322 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 345-3957 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Fireworks Over America Recalls Fireworks Due to Shock 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: Oh Chute Parachute with Streamer Fireworks Units: About 84,250 Distributor: Fireworks Over America, of Springfield, Mo. Hazard: The parachutes can become entangled in overhead power lines causing a shock hazard to users and bystanders. Incidents/Injuries: Fireworks Over America has received one report of entanglement, in which a consumer’s hand was burned and shocked. Description: 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. Sold by: Various fireworks stores nationwide from April 2007 through June 2008 for about $2.50 each and $8 a box. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to either the place of purchase or Fireworks Over America for a full refund. Consumer Contact: 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 [Learn More]