Smart Solar Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-09-28). Hazards: fire, burn. About 1,400 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11339 |
| Published | 2011-09-28 |
| Last updated | 2016-07-08 |
| Product category | Gel Fuels |
| Products | Smart Jel Gel Fuel bottles |
| Firm named in the title | Smart Solar |
| Firms | Smart Solar Inc., of Oldsmar, Fla. (manufacturer); Smart Solar Inc., of Oldsmar, Fla. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 1,400 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Online and selected specialty stores from January 2011 through June 2011 for between $10 and $20. |
Description
This recall involves pourable gel fuels packaged in 30-ounce plastic bottles and sold with or without citronella. The label on the container says "Smart Garden" and "SmartJel." The fuel is poured into a metal cup in the center of ceramic firepots or other decorative lighting devices and ignited. The following products included in this recall: Size Model Number/SKU Description 30 oz. SJ3200 SmartJel Citronella Formula IPA Gel Refill 30 oz. SJ3201 SmartJel Unscented Formula IPA Gel
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 and return all bottles to the company for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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