CPSC, American Promotional Events Inc. Announce Recall of Fireworks
CPSC recall 03157. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The firework device has a defective base and can break during launch. If reused, the launching device could then send fireworks in unintended directions, possible causing injury.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Return the entire firework device to the retailer for a refund or contact TNT for further directions.
CPSC recall 03157 has the recall date 2 Jul 2003. The notice names the firm American Promotional Events. The recall has about 22,700 units. The median CPSC recall of 2003 has 9,900 units. CPSC gives the product type Fireworks & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | There have been two reports of the base of these fireworks devices breaking. No injuries were reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 22,700 |
| Description | The firework device consists of a black base with a multicolored PVC material tube having approximate dimensions of 11 inches high by 1.25 inches in diameter. Each product is sold with six shells with fuses. The product is labeled "Model No. CP983," "Item No 460070," "TNT," and "#1 SELLING BRAND." |
| Product | TNT Reloadable Tube Fireworks, About 22,700, Fireworks & Accessories |
| Sold at | Firework display stands and tents and retail operations in those states where the sale of consumer fireworks is legal. They were sold, from June 2003 through July 2003, for about $35. |
| Importer | American Promotional Events Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 22,700Median of 2003: 9,900
- CPSC recalls of 2003
- 215
- Recalls of 2003 with one of the same hazards
- 16%
- Recalls of 2003 in the category Fireworks & Accessories
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name American Promotional Events
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 22 Jun 2005 | CPSC, American Promotional Events Inc. Announce Recall of Fireworks |
| 25 Jun 2004 | CPSC, American Promotional Events Inc. Announce Recall of Fireworks |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 03157The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 03157. https://recallregister.com/product/2414-cpsc-american-promotional-events-inc-announce-recall-of-fireworks/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 03157 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
There have been two reports of the base of these fireworks devices breaking. No injuries were reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Firework display stands and tents and retail operations in those states where the sale of consumer fireworks is legal. They were sold, from June 2003 through July 2003, for about $35.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 03157?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 22,700
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China