Fireworks sold at Walmart, Target recalled due to explosion risk
A company is recalling fireworks that are supposed to do nothing more than spew colored smoke but could explode in some cases. American Promotional Events is recalling 36,100 TNT Red, White, & Blue Smoke fireworks sold at Wal-Mart, Target, Albertsons, Kroger, Meijer, and other retailers in Illinois, Ohio, Vermont, and Wisconsin from May through June of this year. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the fireworks can explode unexpectedly after being lit, posing b...
WASHINGTON - A company is recalling fireworks that are supposed to do nothing more than spew colored smoke but could explode in some cases.
American Promotional Events is recalling 36,100 TNT Red, White, & Blue Smoke fireworks sold at Wal-Mart, Target, Albertsons, Kroger, Meijer, and other retailers in Illinois, Ohio, Vermont, and Wisconsin from May through June of this year.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the fireworks can explode unexpectedly after being lit, posing burn and injury hazards.
The company has received reports of three people suffering burns from using the fireworks, which were manufactured in China.
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.
Those who have purchased the fireworks are advised to immediately stop using the recalled fireworks and contact America Promotional Events for a full refund.
American Promotional Events may be reached at 800-243-1189 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time Monday through Friday.
Or consumers can 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.
