Product Recall Number: 12020
Why was Fireside Gel Fuel Bottles 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: 12020
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2011-10-24
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Fireside Gel Fuel Bottles
Description: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
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 23,400 bottles
Incidents: Evergreen Enterprises is not aware of any reports of incidents involving Fireside Gel Fuel.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the pourable gel fuel and return the gel fuel to the company for a full refund.
Sold At: Independent Retailers from December 2010 through September 2011 for between $9.99 and $11.99
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: 2 Burn Inc., of Milwaukee
Distributors: Evergreen Enterprises, Richmond, Va.
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed