Fuel Barons Recalls Pourable Gel Fuels Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2011-09-28 · 11337
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
11337
Date
2011-09-28
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
OZOfire™ Pourable Gel Fuel (Formula 4) and SUREFIRE™ Pourable Gel Fuel (Formula 4) Bottles
Remedies
Options
Dispose
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Fuel Barons Inc., of Stateline, Nev.
Retailer(s)
Online at Windflame.com as well as other online retailers from January 2010 until August 2011 for between $8.50 and $22.
Distributor(s)
Fuel Barons Inc., of Stateline, Nev.
Country of manufacture
United States
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