Dangers of Sparklers
If you ask people what the safest firework is, most will likely say sparklers. While sparklers may be less dangerous than some other types of fireworks, they are not completely free of danger--especially when we hand them to children. Does this Spark an idea?
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Number of Sparkler Injuries
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According to the United States Department of Homeland Security, sparklers were responsible for 700 Independence Day-related injuries in the United States in 2003.
Temperature
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A sparkler burns at approximately 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit, yet they are often given to small children.
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Children Under 15-Years Old
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The American Academy of Pediatrics claims that 45 percent of all fireworks-related injuries happen to children under the age of 15.
Sparklers Banned
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As of 2005, Arizona, Delaware, Georgia, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts and Rhode Island banned all fireworks, including sparklers.
Children Under 5-Years Old
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It is estimated that 57 percent of the firework-related injuries suffered by children under the age of 5 are caused by sparklers.
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References
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Comments
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Until they loose a body part.
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I agree with you Trish. People don't realize that some of these flying fireworks that are so pretty have the same explosive power as a small stick of dynamite.
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Totally agree 100%
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I banned any kind of fire works and sparklers years ago after a couple July 4ths working in the ER. Remember our 4 footed friends and how frightened they can get. A friend's lab jumped the fence one 4th of July and was run over. THIS YEAR remember the fire danger too. My personal opinion...fireworks of any kind should be banned unless used by professionals.
