CPSC, Elkton Sparkler Announce Recall of Bamboo-Stick Sparklers
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2002-12-23 · 03060
Hazards
The sparklers' bamboo-stick handles can catch fire, burn and disintegrate and emit burning fragments during use. The sparklers present a fire hazard and a risk of burn injury.
Recall
Number
03060
Date
2002-12-23
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Bamboo-Stick Sparklers
Companies
Retailer(s)
Variety Stores sold these sparklers nationwide, from January 2002 through May 2002, for between $2 and $5 a box.
Importer(s)
Elkton Sparkler Company Inc., of North East, Md.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recalled sparklers were packaged in a red, white and blue cardboard box and sold with six sparklers per box. Three models of sparklers were sold, including model SP08 measuring 8 inches long, model SP14 measuring 14 inches long, and model SP20 measuring 20 inches long. Labels on the packaging read in part "BAMBOO GOLD SPARKLERS," "6 PIECES," and "MADE IN CHINA."