Unexpectedly Exploding Fireworks Recalled In Ohio

TNT Red, White, & Blue Smoke fireworks are being recalled from major retailers throughout Ohio, and several other states. The fireworks can "explode unexpectedly when lit," the company said. Three people have been hurt as a result of the fireworks.

The fireworks are sold by American Promotional Events. The company is offering a full refund to customers who purchased the TNTs.

The fireworks were sold at Target, Walmart, and Kroger between May 2017 and June 2017 for about $5. The exploding fireworks have caused burns to three people, but no property damage has been reported.

The fireworks, which are supposed to make smoke when lit, 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.

Consumers can contact American Promotional Events at 800-243-1189 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, as well as email at info@tntfireworks.com. For more information, visit www.tntfireworks.com and click on Product Recall at the bottom right-hand corner of the page. Incidents can also be reported online.

Unlicensed individuals are not legally allowed to set off fireworks in Ohio. Only novelty fireworks like light-up bags and bang pops.

Shannon Antinori, Patch, contributed to this report

Photos from American Promotional Events