| Office of Information and Public Affairs | Washington, DC 20207 |
| July 13, 2005 Alert #05-587 |
The following product safety recall was conducted voluntarily by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Customers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Blaster Balls
Units: About 6,600
Distributor/Manufacturer: BJ Alan Co., of Youngstown, Ohio
Hazard: When the blaster balls are hit together, they can produce a spark that can catch on fire, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: BJ Alan Co. has received reports of three incidents. One incident resulted in minor burns to fingers.
Description: The products are two hard balls that meant to produce a snapping or popping sound when hit together. Each package contains a pair of blaster balls that are about 1.25-inches in diameter and were sold in assorted colors. They were sold in a blister pack that measured about 6.75-inches by 5-inches, with a UPC number located on the pack of package reading 3826959035.
Sold at: Fireworks stands and stores nationwide from May 2004 through June 2005 for about $3 a package.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact BJ Alan Co. for a replacement product.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact BJ Alan Co. by calling (800) 777-1691 between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.Fireworks.com