Recalls / 2011-06-22
Napa Home & Garden Recalls NAPAfire and FIREGEL Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
11255 · Recalled 2011-06-22 · CPSC page
Description
The product is a clear, pourable gel fuel packaged in clear one-quart plastic bottles and one-gallon plastic jugs and sold in non-scented and citronella scents. The fuel is poured into a stainless steel cup in the center of firepots or other decorative lighting devices and ignited.
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. Fuel gel that splatters and ignites can pose fire and burn risks to consumers.
Reported injuries
Napa is aware of 37 reports of incidents, including 23 burn injuries to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the pourable gel fuel in firepots and return all bottles or jugs to the retailer where the consumer purchased the fuel for a full refund. Consumers can also contact their local hazardous waste facility for instruction on how to dispose of the fuel.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Pourable NAPAfire and FIREGEL Gel Fuel bottles and jugs | About 460,000 bottles and jugs |
Parties
- Distributor
- Napa Home & Garden, of Duluth, Ga.
- Sold at
- Bed Bath & Beyond, Shopko, Restoration Hardware, specialty, gift shops, furniture stores, home, garden, as well as through Amazon.com, garden catalogs, home decorators, landscape architects, June 2011 for, $78.
Source: CPSC recall 11255. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.