Lamplight Farms Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards
CPSC Recall #11-346 — September 6, 2011
Description
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.
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.
Incidents / Injuries
"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."
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.
Units Affected
"About 217,000 bottles and jugs"
Sold At
Retail stores nationwide and online from December 2010 through September 2011 for about $10.
Manufactured In
United States