Fireworks Recalled By American Promotional Events Due to Burn and Injury Hazards
What was recalled
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.
Hazard
The fireworks can explode unexpectedly after being lit, posing burn and injury hazards to consumers.
Injuries
American Promotional Events has received three incident reports, resulting in three people suffering burn injuries. No property damage has been reported.
Made in
China
Where it was sold
- 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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