Evergreen Enterprises Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-10-25). Hazards: fire, burn. About 23,400 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12020 |
| Published | 2011-10-25 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-13 |
| Product category | Gel Fuels |
| Products | Fireside Gel Fuel Bottles |
| Firm named in the title | Evergreen Enterprises |
| Firms | 2 Burn Inc., of Milwaukee (manufacturer); Evergreen Enterprises, Richmond, Va. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 23,400 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00746851581199, 00746851581205 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Independent Retailers from December 2010 through September 2011 for between $9.99 and $11.99 |
Description
This recall involves pourable gel fuels packaged in 30-ounce plastic bottles and sold with or without citronella oil. The words "Fireside," "Gel Fuel," "Evergreen" and "Flag & Garden" are on the container labels. The bottles were sold by the case in quantities of 12. The gel fuel is poured into a stainless steel or ceramic cup in the center of ceramic or glass firepots or other decorative lighting devices and ignited. The following products are being recalled: Name of product Size Model Number UPC Fireside Gel Fuel 30-ounce (case of 12) 5G001 746851581199 Fireside Gel Fuel-Citronella 30-ounce (case of 12) 5G002 746851581205
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 and return the gel fuel to the company for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
Evergreen Enterprises is not aware of any reports of incidents involving Fireside Gel Fuel.
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