CPSC, Elkton Sparkler Announce Recall of Bamboo-Stick Sparklers
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-12-23). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: SP08, SP14, SP20. About 1,700,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03060 |
| Published | 2002-12-23 |
| Last updated | 2025-05-12 |
| Product category | Fireworks & Accessories |
| Products | Bamboo-Stick Sparklers |
| Firm named in the title | Elkton Sparkler |
| Firms | Elkton Sparkler Company Inc., of North East, Md. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,700,000 |
| Model numbers | SP08, SP14, SP20 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Variety Stores sold these sparklers nationwide, from January 2002 through May 2002, for between $2 and $5 a box. |
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."
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these sparklers immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Elkton Sparkler have received four reports of burns and clothing igniting. Injuries include a 6-year-old girl, who received second-degree burns to her ankle, and a 3-year-old boy, who received a minor burn to his leg when his sweat pants caught on fire.
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