Pacific Décor Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-09-29). Hazards: fire, burn. About 3,600 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11344 |
| Published | 2011-09-29 |
| Last updated | 2016-07-08 |
| Product category | Gel Fuels |
| Products | Pacific Flame Pourable Gel Fuel Bottles |
| Firm named in the title | Pacific Décor |
| Firms | Pacific Décor Ltd., of Woodinville, Wash. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 3,600 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00095583001605, 00095583001704 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Online, in specialty and gift shops, furniture stores and home and garden stores nationwide, through home and garden catalogs and home decorators and landscape architects from June 2011 through August 2011 for between $10 and $12. |
Description
This recall involves pourable gel fuel packaged in one-quart, white plastic bottles, and sold with and without citronella. The label on the container says "Pacific Flame" and "Premium pourable gel fuel." 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 Number SKU 1 QT 160 095583001605 1 QT (with citronella) 170 095583001704
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 retailer where the consumer purchased the fuel for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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