TNT Red, White, & Blue Smoke Fireworks Recalled for Burn Hazards
American Promotional Events is recalling TNT Red, White, & Blue Smoke fireworks because they can explode unexpectedly, causing burn injuries.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves significant injury reports, specifically three people suffering burn injuries, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.
Plain-English summary
American Promotional Events, Inc. dba TNT Fireworks is recalling TNT Red, White, & Blue Smoke fireworks. The recalled products are pyrotechnic devices that produce smoke when lit. They were sold in bags containing three canisters (red, blue, and white), each measuring approximately 1 inch in diameter and 5 inches long. The packaging features the TNT logo, the product name, and UPC number 027736036561.
The recall was issued because the fireworks can explode unexpectedly after being lit, posing burn and injury hazards to consumers. American Promotional Events has received three incident reports resulting in three people suffering burn injuries. No property damage has been reported.
The fireworks were sold at Albertsons, Kroger, Meijer, Target, Wal-Mart, and other retailers in Illinois, Ohio, Vermont, and Wisconsin from May 2017 through June 2017 for about $5. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireworks and contact American Promotional Events for a full refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- TNT Red, White, & Blue Smoke fireworks
- Category
- Consumer Product — Fireworks
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 36,100
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
UPCs (1)
- 027736036561
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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