Marshall Group Recalls Marshall Gardens PatioGlo Bio-Fuel Gel Due to Burn Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-10-11). Hazards: fire, burn. About 39,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12007 |
| Published | 2011-10-11 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-21 |
| Product category | Gel Fuels |
| Products | Marshall Gardens PatioGlo Bio-Fuel Gel |
| Firm named in the title | Marshall Group |
| Firms | Marshall Group, of Elkhart, Ind. (manufacturer); Marshall Group, of Elkhart, Ind. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 39,000 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00845095015023, 00845095015030 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Gift shops, home and garden stores, and online stores nationwide from November 2010 until August 2011 for between $7.99 and $11.99. |
Description
This recall involves pourable gel fuels packaged in 32 oz. clear plastic bottles and sold with or without citronella. The label on the container says "PatioGlo bio-fuel gel" or "Citronella PatioGlo". The fuel is poured into a metal cup in the center of ceramic firepots or other decorative lighting devices and ignited. The following products are included in this recall: Size Model Number SKU 32 oz. PG-32 845095015023 32 oz. PGC-32 (Citronella) 845095015030
Hazard
The pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly to the consumer and expel 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 expels 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
The Marshall Group has received four reports of incidents, resulting in three injuries with burns requiring hospitalization.
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