CPSC, Elkton Sparkler Announce Recall of Bamboo-Stick Sparklers
CPSC recall 03060 · announced December 23, 2002 · Elkton Sparkler · 1 units affected
The product
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."
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using these sparklers immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
Sold at: Variety Stores sold these sparklers nationwide, from January 2002 through May 2002, for between $2 and $5 a box.
Consumer contact: For more information, consumers can contact Elkton Sparklers at (800) 322-3458 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site at www.easylite.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.