CPSC2011-09-29
Pacific Décor Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards
Pacific Décor Ltd., of Woodinville, Wash.
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, in specialty and gift shops, furniture stores and home and garden stores nationwide, through home and garden catalogs and home decorators and landscape architects from June 2011 through August 2011 for between $10 and $12.
Affected count
About 3,600 bottles
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Pacific Flame Pourable Gel Fuel Bottles
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Pacific Décor at (425) 949-7878 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.PacificDecorLtd.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Pacific-Decor-Recalls-Pourable-Gel-Fuel-Due-to-Burn-and-Flash-Fire-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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