CPSC, Fireworks of Alabama Announce Recall of Bamboo-Stick Sparklers
CPSC recall 03083. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these sparklers immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
CPSC recall 03083 has the recall date 20 Feb 2003. The notice names the firm Fireworks of Alabama. The recall has about 72,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2003 has 9,900 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Fireworks & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and 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. |
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| Units | 72,000 |
| 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. |
| Product | Bamboo Stick Color Sparklers, About 72,000, Fireworks & Accessories |
| Sold at | Variety stores sold these sparklers nationwide, from June 2002 through December 2002, for about $2 a box. |
| Manufacturer | Fireworks of Alabama, Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 72,000Median of 2003: 9,900
- CPSC recalls of 2003
- 215
- Recalls of 2003 with one of the same hazards
- 36%
- Recalls of 2003 in the category Fireworks & Accessories
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Fireworks of Alabama
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 03083The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 03083. https://recallregister.com/product/2356-cpsc-fireworks-of-alabama-announce-recall-of-bamboo-stick-sparklers/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 03083 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Variety stores sold these sparklers nationwide, from June 2002 through December 2002, for about $2 a box.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 03083?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 72,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China