Worthington Industries Inc. 2023-11-22 Other moderate CPSC
Other · CPSC · Recall #CPSC-24030
Balloon Time Mini Helium Tanks Recall
Issued November 22, 2023 · Worthington Industries Inc. · 121,100 units affected
In November 2023, Worthington Industries Inc. recalled the Balloon Time Mini Helium Tanks, a moderate other recall reported by the CPSC.
Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
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 and bystanders.
What you should do
- 1 Stop using Balloon Time Mini Helium Tanks right away.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact Worthington Industries Inc. to arrange your refund. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Refund): Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mini helium tanks. Consumers should point the tank away from themselves and others, and carefully remove the plastic safety seal and cap. 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.
Recall details
- Brand
- Worthington Industries Inc.
- Category
- Other
- Recall date
- November 22, 2023
- Units affected
- 121,100
- 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 for between $30 and $48.
- Recall number
- CPSC-24030
- Made in
- United States
- Issuing agency
- CPSC
In context
- Worthington Industries Inc. has 1 recall in our database.
- We're tracking 315 Other recalls in our database.
- 121,100 units is enough to reach roughly 1 in every 1,082 US households.
- This is the 41st Other recall we've logged in 2023.