Balloon Time mini helium tanks recalled over injury concerns
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The Consumer Safety Protection Council is recalling Balloon Time Mini Helium Tanks over injury concerns as the compressed helium from the tank can escape and cause the plastic cap to be released into the air unexpectedly, posing an injury hazard due to projectiles striking users or bystanders.
The recall was issued on November 22 and impacted approximately 121,100 units. The Balloon Time Mini Helium Tanks that are used to fill up to 20 balloons with helium and measure about 13.5 inches tall by 3.5 inches in diameter. The helium tanks have a red label and purple cap and hold 5.8 cubic feet of helium/air mixture.
Consumers should stop using the recalled mini helium tanks.
Consumers are asked to point the tank away from themselves and others and carefully remove the plastic safety seal and cap. Consumers are asked to release all helium in a well-ventilated area and then clearly write their name, "RECALLED" and destruction code on the front of the tank with a non-erasable marker.
Consumers should register online at www.recallrtr.com/miniheliumtank and upload a photo of their product for a full refund. After receiving a refund, consumers should properly discard the product.
No injuries have been reported from the product so far.
The product was sold at Meijer, Cool Kat Party Warehouse, Bradley Party and Variety, Ultimate Party Super Store, RSVP Food and Party Outlet, Party Center and select Party City stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com from April 2023 through October 2023.