TNT Red, White and Blue Ammo Smoke Fireworks Recall Issued Due to Injury Risk

As Independence Day week approaches, and Americans prepare to enjoy fireworks purchased in recent weeks, a recall has been issued for more than 36,000 “TNT Red, White and Blue Ammo Smoke” fireworks, which may unexpectedly explode after being lit.

The smoke fireworks recall was announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on June 27, indicating that at least three burn injuries have been linked to the product, which is only supposed to release clouds of colored smoke.

Consumers are being urged to stop using the recalled fireworks immediately and to quarantine them until they can be returned to their store of purchase, to prevent further injuries.

The TNT, Red, White & Blue Smoke fireworks are pyrotechnic devices designed to produce heat, light, smoke or sound. The recalled fireworks are designed to only produce either red, white or blue smoke.

According to the recall notice, the devices may unexpectedly explode upon ignition, potentially resulting in burn injuries to consumers not wearing the proper protective gear to handle exploding fireworks.

The recalled includes TNT Red, White, & Blue Smoke fireworks that are marked with UPC number 027736036561 and were sold in a bag containing three canisters. Each canister is designed to emit either a red, white or blue smoke from its cardboard cylinder tubes that measure about one-inch-thick by 5 inches long. Printed on the front of the packaging is the TNT logo, “Red, White & Blue Smoke”, and the UPC number.

The fireworks were manufactured in China under American Promotional Events where they were distributed for sale throughout Illinois, Ohio, Vermont, and Wisconsin at Albertsons, Kroger, Meijer, Target, Wal-Mart and various other retailers from May 2017 through June 2017 for about $5.

Customers are being asked to stop using the recalled fireworks immediately and to contact America Promotional Events at 800-243-1189 or by visiting them online at www.tntfireworks.com and navigating to the “Product Recall” link for information on how to receive a full refund.