Product Recall Number: 11-338
Why was recalled?
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.
Product Recall Number: 11-338
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2011-09-27
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: None Listed
Description: 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
Hazard Description: 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.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: "About 100,000 bottles"
Incidents: None reported
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the pourable gel fuel and return the gel fuel to the firm for a full refund.
Sold At: "Target.com, Meijer.com, JCPenney.com, Sears.com, Amazon.com and Realflame.com from January 2009 through August 2011 for between $10 and $13."
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: "Real Flame, of Racine, Wis."
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed