CPSC Recall in 2006: BJ Alan Co. Recalls "Thunderstick Rocket" Fireworks for Explosion Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 06-191

Date: June 20, 2006

Product Name: Thunderstick Rocket Fireworks

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), BJ Alan Co., of Youngstown, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 61,200 packages of six Thunderstick Rocket Fireworks. 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.Name of Product: Thunderstick Rocket FireworksUnits: About 61,200 packages of six rocketsDistributor: BJ Alan Co., of Youngstown, OhioHazard: 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.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description and Models: 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."Sold at: Phantom Fireworks showrooms nationwide from December 2005 through June 2006 for about $10 per package of six rockets.Manufactured In: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact B.J. Alan Company for a replacement product.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact BJ Alan Co. at (800) 777-1691 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.fireworks.com.

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 61,200 packages of six rockets

Incidents:

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