Fireworks Recalled By American Promotional Events Due to Burn and Injury Hazards
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 17-181 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- June 27, 2017
- Brand
- American Promotional Events
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- TNT Red, White, & Blue Smoke fireworks
- Hazard
- Burn and Injury Hazards
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- 36100
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- June 27, 2017
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- TNT Red, White, & Blue Smoke fireworks · 36100 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Albertsons, Kroger, Meijer, Target, Wal-Mart and other retailers in Illinois, Ohio, Vermont and Wisconsin from May 2017 through June 2017 about $5.; American Promotional Events, Inc. dba TNT Fireworks of Florence, Ala..
Injuries or incidents reported
American Promotional Events has received three incident reports, resulting in three people suffering burn injuries. No property damage has been reported.
Consumer contact
American Promotional Events at 800-243-1189 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday; email at info@tntfireworks.com or online at www.tntfireworks.com and click on Product Recall at the bottom right-hand corner of the page.
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
TNT Red, White, & Blue Smoke fireworks (36100 units). This recall involves TNT Red, White, & Blue Smoke fireworks.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Burn and Injury Hazards.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireworks and contact America Promotional Events for a full refund.
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