BJ Alan Co. Recalls "Thunderstick Rocket" Fireworks for Explosion Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #06191
Recall Date
2006-06-21
Manufacturer
BJ Alan Co., of Youngstown, Ohio
Units Affected
About 61,200 packages of six rockets
Products Involved
Thunderstick Rocket Fireworks
Hazard
These rockets are overloaded with flash powder, violating the regulatory standard for this product. During use, these fireworks could explode with a greater force than expected and cause burns and bodily harm to nearby consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact B.J. Alan Company for a replacement product.
Reported Injuries
None reported.
Sold At
Phantom Fireworks showrooms nationwide from December 2005 through June 2006 for about $10 per package of six rockets.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
The products are a stick-type rocket with a 4-inch long, ½-inch in diameter engine mounted on a wooden stick approximately 16 inches long. The engine is wrapped in blue or purple paper with a picture of a rocket, and the writing, "Phantom Fireworks Thunder Stick Rocket."
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28