CPSC, Fireworks of Alabama Announce Recall of Bamboo-Stick Sparklers
Source: CPSC Recall #03083
Recall Date
2003-02-20
Manufacturer
Fireworks of Alabama, Inc. of Adamsville, Ala.
Units Affected
About 72,000
Products Involved
Bamboo Stick Color Sparklers
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these sparklers immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Reported 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.
Sold At
Variety stores sold these sparklers nationwide, from June 2002 through December 2002, for about $2 a box.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28