Recalls / 2011-09-28

Real Flame Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards

11338 · Recalled 2011-09-28 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves pourable gel fuels sold in 29.9-ounce and 29.98-ounce, one-quart clear plastic bottles and sold with or without citronella oil. The label on the container has a stylized flame and the words "Real Flame" and "Pourable Gel Fireplace 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 29.9 ounce 2164 752-370012641 1 QT 2164 752-370012641 29.98 ounce with Citronella 2165 752-370021658

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.

Reported injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the pourable gel fuel and return the gel fuel to the firm for a full refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Real Flame Pourable Gel Fuel Bottles		About 100,000 bottles

Parties

Distributor: Real Flame, of Racine, Wis.
Made in: United States
Sold at: Target.com, Meijer.com, JCPenney.com, Sears.com, Amazon.com, Realflame.com, $13.

Consumer contact

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Real Flame toll-free at (866) 918-8766 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm's website at www.realflamerecall.com or write to the firm at Real Flame, 7800 Northwestern Ave., Racine, Wis. 53406

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Source: CPSC recall 11338. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.