Lamplight Farms Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards
What was recalled
This recall involves pourable gel fuels packaged in one-quart plastic bottles. They are sold with or without citronella. The fuel is poured into a stainless steel cup in the center of ceramic fire pots. The label on the container reads "TIKI® GEL FUEL." The following products are included in this recall: Size Scent UPC 1 QT Natural 086861094105 1 QT Citronella 086861100455
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.
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.
Made in
United States
Where it was sold
- Retail stores nationwide and online from December 2010 through September 2011 for about $10.
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