Safety Information For Sparklers and Poppers

Safety Tips for Using Sparklers, Champagne Party Poppers and Pop Pop Snappers

Safety Precautions You Should Take When Using Any Novelty Item:

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    Always read and follow label directions.
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    Have an adult supervise use of all items. Items are not recommended for children under age 8.
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    Store items away from all moisture. Products will last several years in a cool, dry place.
  • 4
    Never throw or point items at other people.
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    Never carry items in your pocket.
  • 6
    Never place lit items in glass containers.

Safety Precautions You Should Take When Using Any Novelty Item:

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    Only use outside.
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    Test one sparkler before your event so you know what to expect.
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    Light one sparkler at a time and NEVER light a bundle of sparklers at once.
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    Use a lighter that keeps your hand away from the flame, such as a butane or barbecue lighter. Matches will not burn hot or long enough to light your sparklers.
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    For Wedding Sparklers – Instruct guests to dip unlit sparklers into their neighbor’s lit sparklers to light up a crowd quickly.
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    Always light the sparkler at the tip furthest away from the wire handle.
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    Keep lit sparkler at arms length away from the face, body, or clothing of yourself or other people nearby.
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    Do not try to re-ignite a sparkler or re-light a dud. Dispose of properly by soaking in water.
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    Be sure to keep a lit sparkler away from flammable materials, such as gasoline, paper napkins, or tissues.
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    Never grab a burned or burning portion of a sparkler.
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    Keep water nearby (garden hose or bucket).
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    Dispose used sparklers in a bucket of water or sand or on a metal tray. Once the sparkler cools then the sparkler wires can be thrown into the trash.
Sparklers

Champagne Poppers Safety Tips:

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    Safe for both indoor and outdoor use.
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    Point popper up and away from you and anyone standing near you.
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    Pull string to release streamers and confetti.
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    Do not try to reassemble a

Pop Pop Snappers Safety:

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    Recommended for only outdoor use.
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    Toss snappers on ground away from your feet or anyone standing near you.
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    Or stomp on snapper while wearing shoes with thick soles.