CPSC recall · Reported February 20, 2003
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.
Fireworks of Alabama, Inc. of Adamsville, Ala. recalled The recalled sparklers are packaged in a multicolored cardboard box and sold with six spa….
CPSC, Fireworks of Alabama Announce Recall of Bamboo-Stick Sparklers was recalled by Fireworks of Alabama, Inc. of Adamsville, Ala. in February 20, 2003. Reason: The sparklers' bamboo-stick handles can catch fire, burn and disintegrate and emit burning fragments during u…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these sparklers immediately and return them to the store wher…. Verify recall #03083 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Fireworks of Alabama, Inc. of Adamsville, Ala. issued this CPSC recall-The sparklers' bamboo-stick handles can catch fire, burn and disintegrate and emit burning fragments during u….
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- February 20, 2003
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03083 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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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.
Reason for recall
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, what to do
Consumers should stop using these sparklers immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 03083 |
| Date reported | February 20, 2003 |
| Date initiated | February 20, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | Fireworks of Alabama, Inc. of Adamsville, Ala. |
| Affected scope | About 72,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using these sparklers immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
- Check the recall number (03083) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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