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.
Date: | July 03 2008 |
Name of Products: | Oh Chute Parachute with Streamer Fireworks |
Units: | About 84,250 |
Manufacturer: | Distributed by 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 at: | 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: | Fireworks Over America |