NFPA National News Release

Published Date: 06/22/2006

Consumer fireworks risks exposed by leading 
health and safety advocates

Washington, D.C., June 22, 2006 - Each July Fourth, thousands of people, most often children and teens, are injured while using consumer fireworks. Despite the dangers of fireworks, few people understand the associated risks. To prevent future tragedies, a group of 21 health and safety organizations - the Alliance to Stop Consumer Fireworks - urged the public, at a press conference today in Washington D.C., to avoid any use of consumer fireworks, including sparklers, as this year's Independence Day celebrations get underway. 

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NFPA News Release

Published Date: 06/15/2005

Support for ban on consumer fireworks grows
Twenty-one health and safety advocacy organizations partner 
to prevent injury & fire

WASHINGTON, DC, June 15, 2005—Twenty-one health and fire safety advocacy organizations came together today to urge consumers not to use fireworks, including sparklers, this Independence Day holiday because of the injuries and damage they cause. 

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