NKyTribune staff
A popular brand of fireworks sold at Tri-state stores is being recalled because they can explode unexpectedly after being lit.
More than 36,000 units of the TNT Red, White & Blue Smoke Fireworks made in China and distributed by American Promotional Events are being recalled.
They were sold at retailers in Illinois, Ohio, Vermont and Wisconsin, including Kroger, Meier, Target and Walmart between May and June for about $5.
At least three people have suffered burn injuries as a result of incidents involving the fireworks.
Consumers are advised to stop using the products and contact American Promotional Events for a full refund.
Additional details, including refund information, are included in the release issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission regarding the recall:
Name of product: TNT Red, White, & Blue Smoke fireworks
Hazard: The fireworks can explode unexpectedly after being lit, posing burn and injury hazards to consumers.
Remedy: Refund
Recall date: June 27, 2017
Units: 36,100
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 Details
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: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireworks and contact America Promotional Events for a full refund.
Incidents/Injuries: 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.
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 17-181
