CPSC2011-09-28
Luminosities/Windflame 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 and return all bottles to the retailer where the consumer purchased the fuel for a full refund.
Sold at
Online at specialty and gift shops, furniture stores and home and garden stores and other stores nationwide, through home and garden catalogs and home decorators and landscape architects and online including www.amazon.com October 2010 through August 2011 for between $4 and $12.
Affected count
About 26,500 bottles
Injuries reported
Luminosities/Windflame has received one report of an incident involving the gel fuel. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
OZOfire™ Pourable Gel Fuel (Formula 4) Bottles
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Luminosities/Windflame toll-free at (855) 774-2260 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website atwww.windflame.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/LuminositiesWindflame-Recalls-Pourable-Gel-Fuels-Due-to-Burn-and-Flash-Fire-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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