CPSC Recall in 2017: Fireworks Recalled By American Promotional Events Due to Burn and Injury Hazards

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2017.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 17-181

Date: June 27, 2017

Product Name: TNT Red, White, & Blue Smoke fireworks

Recall 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.

Hazard Description:

The fireworks can explode unexpectedly after being lit, posing burn and injury hazards to consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: 36,100

Incidents:

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