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Sparklers

Sparklers can be fun if used safely, but they can burn at more than 1000 degrees so follow our tips to keep you and your family safe.
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Sparklers are often thought of as being safe, but they generate heat levels comparable to a welding torch. Follow these helpful sparkler safety guidelines

It is recommended that sparklers are not given to under-5s.

  • Make sure everyone who handles sparklers wears gloves.
  • Sparklers should be held at arm's length while being lit and only light one at a time.
  • Don’t wave sparklers around close to other people
  • Never hold a baby in your arms while you're holding a sparkler.
  • When the sparkler has burned out, place it, hot end down, in a bucket of cold water or sand and leave it there for several hours - they stay hot for a long time!
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