Fuel Barons Recalls Pourable Gel Fuels Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-09-28). Hazards: fire, burn. About 14,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11337 |
| Published | 2011-09-28 |
| Last updated | 2016-07-06 |
| Product category | Gel Fuels |
| Products | OZOfire™ Pourable Gel Fuel (Formula 4) and SUREFIRE™ Pourable Gel Fuel (Formula 4) Bottles |
| Firm named in the title | Fuel Barons |
| Firms | Fuel Barons Inc., of Stateline, Nev. (manufacturer); Fuel Barons Inc., of Stateline, Nev. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 14,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | dispose, stop use |
| Sold | Online at Windflame.com as well as other online retailers from January 2010 until August 2011 for between $8.50 and $22. |
Description
The recall involves pourable gel fuels packaged in one-quart and one-gallon plastic bottles and plastic jugs and sold with or without citronella. The label on the container says "OZOfire™" or "SUREFIRE™," "Formula 4" and "Pure Bio-Ethanol Fuel Pourable Gel." The fuel is poured into a stainless steel cup in the center of ceramic firepots or other decorative lighting devices and ignited. The following products are affected by this recall: Size Model 1 QT OZOfire™ F4 Pourable Gel Fuel 1 QT SUREFIRE™ S4 Pourable Gel Fuel 1 GAL OZOfire™ F4 Pourable Gel Fuel
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).
Incidents and injuries
Fuel Barons has received one report of an incident where a man sustained second-degree burns to his hand and wrist.
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