BJ Alan Co. Recalls "Thunderstick Rocket" Fireworks for Explosion Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2006-06-21 · 06191
Hazards
These rockets are overloaded with flash powder, violating the regulatory standard for this product. During use, these fireworks could explode with a greater force than expected and cause burns and bodily harm to nearby consumers.
Recall
Number
06191
Date
2006-06-21
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Thunderstick Rocket Fireworks
Companies
Retailer(s)
Phantom Fireworks showrooms nationwide from December 2005 through June 2006 for about $10 per package of six rockets.
Distributor(s)
BJ Alan Co., of Youngstown, Ohio
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The products are a stick-type rocket with a 4-inch long, ½-inch in diameter engine mounted on a wooden stick approximately 16 inches long. The engine is wrapped in blue or purple paper with a picture of a rocket, and the writing, "Phantom Fireworks Thunder Stick Rocket."