Pacific Décor Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2011-09-29 · 11344
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
11344
Date
2011-09-29
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Pacific Flame Pourable Gel Fuel Bottles
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Pacific Décor Ltd., of Woodinville, Wash.
Retailer(s)
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.
Country of manufacture
United States
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