Moderate Recalled February 20, 2003 About 72,000 units Updated May 20, 2025

CPSC, Fireworks of Alabama Announce Recall of Bamboo-Stick Sparklers

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The 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.

Incidents reported: 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 to do now

Consumers should stop using these sparklers immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

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.

About this recall

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.

Product photos

Recalled Bamboo Stick Color Sparklers
Recalled Bamboo Stick Color Sparklers
Recalled Bamboo Stick Color Sparklers
Recalled Bamboo Stick Color Sparklers

Photos: U.S. CPSC