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CPSC, TNT Fireworks Announce Recall of Party Poppers Sold at Wal-Mart

⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately

This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.

Units Affected
4,000
Recall Date
April 8, 2003
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Fire Or Burn
Wal-mart Stores Sold These Party Poppers Nationwide From January 2003 Through March 2003 For About $2. recall product photo 1

CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2376.

The recalled Party Poppers are packaged in units of four. The Party Poppers were sold in clear cellophane wrappers with blue, yellow and red cardboard headers. The Party Poppers and the packaging are labeled "TNT BIG FUN PARTY POPPER." The Party Poppers are shaped like rockets with 3½-inch wooden support sticks.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2376.

Consumers should stop using these Party Poppers immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Wal-mart Stores Sold These Party Poppers Nationwide From January 2003 Through March 2003 For About $2. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2376.

For more information, consumers can contact TNT toll-free at (800) 243-1189 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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Wal-mart Stores Sold These Party Poppers Nationwide From January 2003 Through March 2003 For About $2. Recall FAQ

Wal-mart Stores Sold These Party Poppers Nationwide From January 2003 Through March 2003 For About $2. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, TNT Fireworks Announce Recall of Party Poppers Sold at Wal-Mart. The notice was published on April 8, 2003 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 4,000 units are potentially affected.