Friday, August 29, 2008

Fireworks Over America Recalls Fireworks Due to Shock Hazard

Released: Thursday, July 03, 2008 by CPSC

Jul

3

2008
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Fireworks Over America, of Springfield, Mo., is voluntarily recalling about 84,250 Oh Chute Parachute with Streamer Fireworks. The parachutes can become entangled in overhead power lines causing a shock hazard to users and bystanders.

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Recall Details

Product

Oh Chute Parachute with Streamer Fireworks

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.

Hazards

The parachutes can become entangled in overhead power lines causing a shock hazard to users and bystanders.

Incidents

Fireworks Over America has received one report of entanglement, in which a consumer’s hand was burned and shocked.

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.


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