TNT fireworks recalled for unexpected explosions ahead of July 4th holiday

TNT Red, White, & Blue Smoke fireworks.

A TNT firework designed to emit colorful smoke when lit may explode without warning, prompting a recall by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

American Promotional Events is recalling TNT Red, White, & Blue Smoke fireworks, which are sold in a bag containing one red, one blue and one white canister.

"The fireworks can explode unexpectedly after being lit, posing burn and injury hazards to consumers," CPSC said. "Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireworks and contact America Promotional Events for a full refund."

Three incidents resulting in three burn injuries have been reported to American Promotional Events, which said no property damage has been reported.

The fireworks were sold for about $5 from May to June 2017 at Albertsons, Kroger, Meijer, Target, Wal-Mart and other retailers in Illinois, Ohio, Vermont and Wisconsin.

Each colored smoke firework is a cardboard cylinder tube that measures about 1 inch in diameter and 5 inches long and has the UPC number 027736036561. The products were made in China.

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