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.

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

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08322.html