Cracker Safety Tips
Fireworks are most fun when everyone stays safe. Follow these simple precautions for a happy, accident-free Diwali with Kanagam Crackers.
Before you light
- Buy only from licensed, safety-compliant manufacturers — every Kanagam cracker is sourced this way.
- Read the instructions printed on each product before use.
- Light crackers outdoors in an open space, away from buildings, vehicles, dry leaves and crowds.
- Keep a bucket of water and a bag of sand nearby in case of emergencies.
- Wear cotton clothing (synthetics catch fire easily) and closed footwear.
While lighting
- Light one cracker at a time and step back immediately to a safe distance.
- Never hold a cracker in your hand while lighting it, except hand-held sparklers.
- Use an agarbatti (incense stick) or a long candle to light — never a match held close.
- Never bend over a cracker. If a cracker fails to ignite, do not approach it for several minutes, then douse it in water.
- Keep a safe distance from aerial shots and shells — these must always be fired in open areas.
Protecting children & pets
- Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.
- Give kids only low-risk crackers — sparklers, flower pots and ground chakkars — and skip loud sound crackers.
- Keep pets indoors in a calm, quiet room; loud crackers can frighten and harm them.
- Teach children to drop used sparklers into a water bucket, not on the ground.
After bursting
- Soak all used and unused crackers in water before discarding them.
- Never relight a 'dud' cracker — douse it in water and dispose of it.
- Store unused crackers in a cool, dry place away from heat, flames and electrical sockets.
- Clean up debris promptly so children and pets don't pick it up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if a cracker doesn't go off?
Never go back to a cracker that failed to ignite right away. Wait at least 5 minutes, then soak it thoroughly in water before disposing of it. Do not try to relight it.
Are sparklers safe for children?
Sparklers are among the safest crackers for kids when an adult supervises, the child wears closed footwear, and used sparklers are dropped straight into a water bucket.
How should I store crackers at home?
Keep crackers in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat, open flames and electrical points. Store them out of reach of children.