Recalls / 2011-09-29

Pacific Décor Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards

11344 · Recalled 2011-09-29 · CPSC page

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

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 in firepots and return all bottles to the retailer where the consumer purchased the fuel for a full refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Pacific Flame Pourable Gel Fuel Bottles		About 3,600 bottles

Parties

Manufacturer: Pacific Décor Ltd.
Made in: United States
Sold at: Online, in specialty, gift shops, furniture stores, home, garden, through home, garden catalogs, home decorators, landscape architects, $12.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Pacific Décor at (425) 949-7878 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.PacificDecorLtd.com

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Source: CPSC recall 11344. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.