Fireworks of Alabama · Recalled
CPSC, Fireworks of Alabama Announce Recall 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.
- Units
- About 72,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $2
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Variety stores sold these sparklers nationwide, from June 2002 through December 2002, for about $2 a box.
- Product type
- Fireworks & Accessories
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Fireworks of Alabama, Inc. of Adamsville, Ala.
Incident log
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.
What the notice says to do
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.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated FEB 20 2003; last revised MAY 20 2025.
