Fireside Gel Fuel Bottles
CPSC Recall #12020 — October 24, 2011
Product
Fireside Gel Fuel Bottles
Description
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
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.
Incidents / Injuries
Evergreen Enterprises is not aware of any reports of incidents involving Fireside Gel Fuel.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the pourable gel fuel and return the gel fuel to the company for a full refund.
Units Affected
About 23,400 bottles
Sold At
Independent Retailers from December 2010 through September 2011 for between $9.99 and $11.99
Manufacturer
2 Burn Inc., of Milwaukee
Manufactured In
United States