CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Fireworks of Alabama Announce Recall of Bamboo-Stick Sparklers
Published: February 20, 2003Recall ID: 03083Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Bamboo Stick Color Sparklers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Fireworks-of-Alabama-Announce-Recall-of-Bamboo-Stick-Sparklers- |
| Title | CPSC, Fireworks of Alabama Announce Recall of Bamboo-Stick Sparklers |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/bamboo-sparklers.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Bamboo Stick Color Sparklers |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/bamboo-sparklers-2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Bamboo Stick Color Sparklers |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Bamboo Stick Color Sparklers |
| Products › Type | Fireworks & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1944 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 72,000 |
| Recall I D | 2356 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these sparklers immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Variety stores sold these sparklers nationwide, from June 2002 through December 2002, for about $2 a box. |
| Recall Date | 2003-02-20T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 03083 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Fireworks of Alabama, Inc. of Adamsville, Ala. |
| Consumer 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-05-20T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |