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Balloon Time Mini Helium Tanks Recalled for Injury Hazard

Agency Publication Date: November 22, 2023
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Summary

Worthington Industries is recalling about 121,100 Balloon Time Mini Helium Tanks used for inflating party balloons. Compressed helium can leak from the tank and cause the plastic cap to be unexpectedly ejected as a projectile. No injuries have been reported, but the flying cap poses a risk of striking and injuring users or bystanders. Consumers should stop using the tanks immediately and follow specific safety steps to vent the gas and apply for a refund.

Risk

The pressurized helium inside the tank can escape, causing the plastic cap to be propelled into the air without warning. This poses a projectile hazard that can cause impact injuries to anyone in the vicinity.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall involves Balloon Time Mini Helium Tanks with a red label and purple cap, measuring approximately 13.5 inches tall and 3.5 inches in diameter, sold between April and October 2023.
  2. Immediately stop using the recalled mini helium tanks and keep them away from children.
  3. Point the tank away from yourself and others, and carefully remove the plastic safety seal and cap.
  4. Release all remaining helium from the tank in a well-ventilated area.
  5. Clearly write your name, the word "RECALLED", and your destruction code on the front of the tank using a non-erasable marker.
  6. Register online at www.recallrtr.com/miniheliumtank and upload a photo of your product to receive a full refund.
  7. After receiving your refund, properly discard the empty, marked tank according to local disposal guidelines.
  8. Contact Balloon Time at 888-359-4833 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email miniheliumtank@realtimeresults.net, or visit www.BalloonTime.com for more information.
  9. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ“‹Refund, Replace

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.

Contact: Balloon Time toll-free at 888-359-4833 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at miniheliumtank@realtimeresults.net, or online at www.recallrtr.com/miniheliumtank or www.BalloonTime.com and click on Important Safety Recall Notice for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Balloon Time Mini Helium Tanks (5.8 cubic feet)
Variants: Red label, Purple cap
Date Ranges: Sold April 2023 โ€” October 2023

Tanks measure about 13.5 inches tall by 3.5 inches in diameter.

Product Images

Recalled Balloon Time Mini Helium Tank

Recalled Balloon Time Mini Helium Tank

Recalled Balloon Time Mini Helium Tank (rear label)

Recalled Balloon Time Mini Helium Tank (rear label)

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 24030
Status: Active
Sold By: Meijer; Cool Kat Party Warehouse; Bradley Party and Variety; Ultimate Party Super Store; RSVP Food and Party Outlet; Party Center; Party City; Amazon.com
Distributor: Worthington Industries Inc., of Columbus, Ohio
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: About 121,100
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: Balloon Time toll-free at 888-359-4833 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at miniheliumtank@realtimeresults.net, or online at www.recallrtr.com/miniheliumtank or www.BalloonTime.com and click on Important Safety Recall Notice for more information.
Agency Last Updated: November 22, 2023

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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