CPSC2011-10-05
Bird Brain Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards
Bird Brain Inc. of Ypsilanti, Mich.
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
Sears, K-Mart, Target and other major retailers; Amazon.com, Target.com, Buy.com and various online specialty, home and garden, pet and gift shops and independent retailers from October 2008 through August 2011. Individual units were sold for between $8 and $18. Multi-packs were sold for between for between $18 and $136.
Affected count
About 1.6 million bottles and cans
Injuries reported
Bird Brain is aware of 20 reports of incidents, resulting in 11 injuries that involved first-, second- and third-degree burns.
Manufactured in
United States, China
Remedy type
Dispose
Products
Bird Brain Firepot Fuel Gel, Bird Brain Firepot Citronella Fuel Gel and Bird Brain BioFuel Fuel Gel
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Bird-Brain-Recalls-Pourable-Gel-Fuel-Due-to-Burn-and-Flash-Fire-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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