With the July 4 holiday right around the corner, federal regulators are recalling TNT Red, White, & Blue Smoke fireworks in Wisconsin, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Notification came Tuesday from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. They reported three incidents where the fireworks exploded unexpectedly once lit.
This presents burn and injury hazards to consumers, according to the agency.
Stay informed on the latest news
Sign up for WPR’s email newsletter.
The recall affects more than 36,000 fireworks that have been sold at Wal-Mart, Target, Meijer and Kroger between May and June. The recall also affects Illinois, Ohio and Vermont.
Wisconsin Public Radio, © Copyright 2024, Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and Wisconsin Educational Communications Board.