CPSC recall · Reported July 13, 2005
CPSC, BJ Alan Co. Announce Recall of "Blaster Balls" Fireworks
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.
Bj Alan Co., of Youngstown, Ohio recalled The products are two hard balls meant to produce a snapping or popping sound when hit tog….
CPSC, BJ Alan Co. Announce Recall of "Blaster Balls" Fireworks was recalled by Bj Alan Co., of Youngstown, Ohio in July 13, 2005. Reason: When the blaster balls are hit together, they can produce a spark that can catch on fire, posing a risk of bu…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact BJ Alan Co. for a replace…. Verify recall #05587 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Bj Alan Co., of Youngstown, Ohio issued this CPSC recall-When the blaster balls are hit together, they can produce a spark that can catch on fire, posing a risk of bu….
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- July 13, 2005
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05587 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The products are two hard balls 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 back of package reading 3826959035.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact BJ Alan Co. for a replacement product.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05587 |
| Date reported | July 13, 2005 |
| Date initiated | July 13, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Bj Alan Co., of Youngstown, Ohio |
| Affected scope | About 6,600 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact BJ Alan Co. for a replacement product.
- Check the recall number (05587) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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