Black Cat Fireworks Recalls Fireworks Due to 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.

Date:

July 03 2008

Name of Products:

Screech and Scream Fountain Fireworks

Units:

About 20,000

Manufacturer:

Distributed by Black Cat Fireworks, of Prairie Village, Kan. Imported by Shiu Fung Fireworks, of China

Hazard:

The firework can produce a loud bang and unexpectedly scatter debris, posing an injury hazard to the user and bystanders.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Description:

The recalled Screech and Scream Fountain is a firework item with a yellow and red cylinder with red balls. The model name is printed on the front of the tube.

Sold at:

Various fireworks stores nationwide from October 2006 through June 2008 for about $7.

Manufactured in:

China

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to either the place of purchase or Black Cat Fireworks for a full refund.

Consumer Contact:

Black Cat Fireworks
call collect (913) 649-0537 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday
www.blackcatfireworks.com