FUUL 1.9L Pure Liquid Paraffin Lamp Oil
CPSC Recall #23-032 - November 3, 2022
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 23-032 |
| Recall Date | November 3, 2022 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | About 1,700 |
| Manufacturer | Tangshan Burak Hotel Supplies Co. and H&H Supplies Co. Ltd., of China |
| Importer | FHS Retail Corporation, of Lakewood, New Jersey |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Online at Amazon.com from March 2021 through September 2022 for about $15. |
Product
FUUL 1.9L Pure Liquid Paraffin Lamp Oil
Description
This recall involves FUUL 1.9L Pure Liquid Paraffin Lamp Oil products. The Lamp Oil is in a clear plastic bottle-like container with a square base and a white cap. The container label bears the brand “Fuul” followed by “Intense Heat”, the product name “Liquid Paraffin Lamp Oil” and the descriptors “Pure, Colorless, Smokeless” and “1.9 Liter (.5 Gallons)”. The label includes the warning, “Product contains petroleum distillates. Harmful or fatal if swallowed. KEEP OUT OF REACH of children or pets.”
Hazard
The product contains low-viscosity petroleum distillates which must be in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the product is not child resistant. Petroleum distillates can get into the lungs causing chemical pneumonia and/or pulmonary damage which can be fatal. In addition, the label on the products violates the Federal Hazardous Substance Act (FHSA) by omitting mandatory information on the packaging.
Incidents & Injuries
None reported
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately, store it in a safe location out of reach of children and contact FHS Retail for a full refund. Consumers should email written affirmation that they have disposed of the recalled product, along with a photo of the recalled product, to [email protected] to receive the refund. Amazon is contacting purchasers.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly, either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product, whether recalled or not, you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney, parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.