Product Recall Number: 03-083
Why was Bamboo Stick Color Sparklers 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.
Product Recall Number: 03-083
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2003-02-19
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Bamboo Stick Color Sparklers
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Fireworks of Alabama, Inc. of Adamsville, Ala., is voluntarily recalling about 72,000 boxes of bamboo stick sparklers. 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.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.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.Variety stores sold these sparklers nationwide from June 2002 through December 2002 for about $2 a box.Consumers should stop using these sparklers immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. 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.
Hazard Description: 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.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 72,000
Incidents: CPSC and Fireworks of Alabama have not received any reports of injuries associated with these bamboo stick sparklers.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these sparklers immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Sold At: Variety stores sold these sparklers nationwide from June 2002 through December 2002 for about $2 a box.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed