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Product recall · CPSCJune 27, 2017Serious
Fireworks
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The fireworks can explode unexpectedly after being lit, posing burn and injury hazards to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireworks and contact America Promotional Events for a full refund.
Who to 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.
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.
Details
- Units affected
- 36100
- Recall date
- June 27, 2017
- Brand
- American Promotional Events, Inc. dba TNT Fireworks of Florence, Ala.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- American Promotional Events has received three incident reports, resulting in three people suffering burn injuries. No property damage has been reported.
Albertsons, Kroger, Meijer, Target, Wal-Mart and other retailers in Illinois, Ohio, Vermont and Wisconsin from May 2017 through June 2017 about $5.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Fireworks Recalled By American Promotional Events Due to Burn and Injury Hazards”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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