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Fireworks recalled over explosion, burn hazards ahead of July 4

Roughly 100,000 fireworks sold nationwide are being recalled after reports they can malfunction, explode from the side or tip over during use.

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What happened Roughly 100,000 fireworks sold nationwide are being recalled after reports they can malfunction, explode from the side or tip over during use.
The headline split WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro) frames it as "Fireworks recalled over explosion, burn hazards ahead of July 4". WVEC 13News Now (Tegna, Norfolk) frames it as "Fireworks recalled over explosion, burn hazards ahead of July 4".
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WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro)News report · Jul 2, 10:44 PM

Fireworks recalled over explosion, burn hazards ahead of July 4

Roughly 100,000 fireworks sold nationwide are being recalled after reports they can malfunction, explode from the side or tip over during use.

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KABC / ABC7 Los AngelesNews report · Jul 3, 1:49 AM

Fireworks recalled over risk of explosion and burn hazards days before Independence Day

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The recalled fireworks can tip over, posing a risk of serious injury from explosion and burn hazards, consumer safety officials said.

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KING5 (Tegna, Seattle)News report · Jul 2, 10:44 PM

Fireworks recalled over explosion, burn hazards ahead of July 4

Roughly 100,000 fireworks sold nationwide are being recalled after reports they can malfunction, explode from the side or tip over during use.

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WUSA9 (Tegna, Washington DC)News report · Jul 2, 10:44 PM

Fireworks recalled over explosion, burn hazards ahead of July 4

Roughly 100,000 fireworks sold nationwide are being recalled after reports they can malfunction, explode from the side or tip over during use.

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KARE11 (Tegna, Minneapolis)News report · Jul 2, 10:44 PM

Fireworks recalled over explosion, burn hazards ahead of July 4

Roughly 100,000 fireworks sold nationwide are being recalled after reports they can malfunction, explode from the side or tip over during use.

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WCNC Charlotte (Tegna)News report · Jul 2, 10:44 PM

Fireworks recalled over explosion, burn hazards ahead of July 4

Roughly 100,000 fireworks sold nationwide are being recalled after reports they can malfunction, explode from the side or tip over during use.

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KGW8 (Tegna, Portland OR)News report · Jul 2, 10:44 PM

Fireworks recalled over explosion, burn hazards ahead of July 4

Roughly 100,000 fireworks sold nationwide are being recalled after reports they can malfunction, explode from the side or tip over during use.

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WVEC 13News Now (Tegna, Norfolk)News report · Jul 2, 10:44 PM

Fireworks recalled over explosion, burn hazards ahead of July 4

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Roughly 100,000 fireworks sold nationwide are being recalled after reports they can malfunction, explode from the side or tip over during use.

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Jul 2, 10:44 PM: WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro) joined the source map.

Jul 2, 10:44 PM: KING5 (Tegna, Seattle) joined the source map.

Jul 2, 10:44 PM: WUSA9 (Tegna, Washington DC) joined the source map.

Jul 2, 10:44 PM: KARE11 (Tegna, Minneapolis) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 8 sources · 1 bucket.