Fireworks Recalled By American Promotional Events Due to Burn and Injury Hazards

TNT Red, White, & Blue Smoke fireworks

Date of Recall
2017-06-27

CPSC Release Number
17-181

Manufactured In
China

Units
36,100

Sold By
Albertsons, Kroger, Meijer, Target, Wal-Mart and other retailers in Illinois, Ohio, Vermont and Wisconsin from May 2017 through June 2017 about $5.

Problem/Hazard
The fireworks can explode unexpectedly after being lit, posing burn and injury hazards to consumers.

Injuries/Incidents
American Promotional Events has received three incident reports, resulting in three people suffering burn injuries. No property damage has been reported.

Description

This recall involves TNT Red, White, & Blue Smoke fireworks. The recalled fireworks are pyrotechnic devices that make smoke when lit. They were sold in a bag containing three canisters: one red, one blue and one white. Each colored smoke firework is a cardboard cylinder tube that measures about 1 inch in diameter and 5 inches long. The TNT logo, "Red, White & Blue Smoke" and UPC number 027736036561 appear on the packaging.

Remedy
Refund

Consumer Contact
American Promotional Events at 800-243-1189 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday; email at [email protected] or online at www.tntfireworks.com  and click on Product Recall at the bottom right-hand corner of the page.

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