CPSC2011-09-07
Lamplight Farms Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards
Lamplight Farms Inc., of Menomonee Falls, Wis.
Hazard
The pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and objects nearby when it is poured into a fire pot that is still burning. This hazard can occur if the consumer does not see the flame or is not aware that the fire pot 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 fire pots and call Lamplight Farms to arrange for the gel fuel to be returned to Lamplight for a full refund.
Sold at
Retail stores nationwide and online from December 2010 through September 2011 for about $10.
Affected count
About 217,000 bottles and jugs
Injuries reported
Lamplight has received one report of an incident in which a consumer poured gel fuel on a fire pot that was still burning, resulting in burns to a bystander's arm that required medical treatment.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Refund
Products
TIKI® Brand Gel Fuel and TIKI® Brand Citronella Gel Fuel bottles and jugs
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Lamplight Farms toll-free at (866) 671-7988 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.lamplight.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Lamplight-Farms-Recalls-Pourable-Gel-Fuel-Due-to-Burn-and-Flash-Fire-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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