Fireworks Recalled By American Promotional Events Due to Burn and Injury Hazards
Recalled 2017-06-27. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
36100Units
2017-06-27Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- 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.
- The hazard
- The fireworks can explode unexpectedly after being lit, posing burn and injury hazards to consumers.
- Injuries
- American Promotional Events has received three incident reports, resulting in three people suffering burn injuries. No property damage has been reported.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireworks and contact America Promotional Events for a full refund.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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