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Oh Chute Parachute with Streamer Fireworks Recalled

July 3, 2008
Fireworks Over America is recalling 84,000 sets of Oh Chute Parachute with Streamer Fireworks. The parachutes can become entangled in overhead power lines causing a shock hazard to users and bystanders.

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

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.

The items were sold by various fireworks stores nationwide from April 2007 through June 2008 for about $2.50 each and $8 a box. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to either the place of purchase or Fireworks Over America for a full refund.

For additional information, contact Fireworks Over America at (800) 345-3957 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m, CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.fireworksoveramerica.com.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

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