CPSC2011-09-28
Fuel Barons Recalls Pourable Gel Fuels Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards
Fuel Barons Inc., of Stateline, Nev.
Hazard
The pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and objects nearby when it is poured into a firepot that is still burning. This hazard can occur if the consumer does not see the flame or is not aware that the firepot is still ignited. Gel fuel that splatters and ignites can pose fire and burn risks to consumers that can be fatal.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the pourable gel fuel in firepots. Consumers should discard the pourable gel fuel and bottles in accordance with local and/or state environmental regulation(s).
Sold at
Online at Windflame.com as well as other online retailers from January 2010 until August 2011 for between $8.50 and $22.
Affected count
About 14,000 bottles and jugs
Injuries reported
Fuel Barons has received one report of an incident where a man sustained second-degree burns to his hand and wrist.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Dispose
Products
OZOfire™ Pourable Gel Fuel (Formula 4) and SUREFIRE™ Pourable Gel Fuel (Formula 4) Bottles
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Fuel-Barons-Recalls-Pourable-Gel-Fuels-Due-to-Burn-and-Flash-Fire-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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