Fireworks Recalled By American Promotional Events Due to Burn and Injury Hazards
Recall 17181 · Jun 27, 2017 · American Promotional Events, Inc. dba TNT Fireworks
36,100
units affected
36,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17181
- Date
- Jun 27, 2017
- Company
- American Promotional Events, Inc. dba TNT Fireworks
- Units affected
- 36,100
- Product
- TNT Red, White, & Blue Smoke fireworks
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The fireworks can explode unexpectedly after being lit, posing burn and injury hazards to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireworks and contact America Promotional Events for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- American Promotional Events has received three incident reports, resulting in three people suffering burn injuries. No property damage has been reported.
- Sold at
- Albertsons, Kroger, Meijer, Target, Wal-Mart and other retailers in Illinois, Ohio, Vermont and Wisconsin from May 2017 through June 2017 about $5.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled tnt red, white, & blue smoke fireworks?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireworks and contact America Promotional Events for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The fireworks can explode unexpectedly after being lit, posing burn and injury hazards to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.