CPSCFebruary 20, 2003

CPSC, Fireworks of Alabama Announce Recall of

CPSC, Fireworks of Alabama Announce Recall of Bamboo-Stick Sparklers

Why was CPSC, Fireworks of Alabama Announce Recall of recalled?

The sparklers' bamboo-stick handles can catch fire, burn and disintegrate and emit burning fragments during use. These sparklers present a fire hazard and a risk of burn injury.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using these sparklers immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Contact: For more information, consumers can contact Fireworks of Alabama, Inc. at (800) 289-5569 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Bamboo Stick Color Sparklers
Company
Fireworks of Alabama, Inc. of Adamsville, Ala.
Quantity
About 72,000
Sold at
Variety stores sold these sparklers nationwide, from June 2002 through December 2002, for about $2 a box.
Recall date
February 20, 2003
Incidents / injuries
CPSC and Fireworks of Alabama have not received any reports of injuries associated with these bamboo stick sparklers. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled sparklers are packaged in a multicolored cardboard box and sold with six sparklers per box. The sparklers measure about 7 inches long. Labels on the packaging read in part "Bamboo Stick Color Sparklers," "6 PIECES," and "MADE IN CHINA." Only bamboo sparklers with "LB-N011-7" printed on the packaging are included in the recall.

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