Fuel Barons Recalls Pourable Gel Fuels Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards
OZOfire™ Pourable Gel Fuel (Formula 4) and SUREFIRE™ Pourable Gel Fuel (Formula 4) Bottles
Date of Recall
2011-09-28CPSC Release Number
11-337Manufactured In
United StatesCompany Phone Number
(877) 469-6347Units
About 14,000 bottles and jugsSold By
Online at Windflame.com as well as other online retailers from January 2010 until August 2011 for between $8.50 and $22.Problem/Hazard
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.Injuries/Incidents
Fuel Barons has received one report of an incident where a man sustained second-degree burns to his hand and wrist.Description
The recall involves pourable gel fuels packaged in one-quart and one-gallon plastic bottles and plastic jugs and sold with or without citronella. The label on the container says "OZOfire™" or "SUREFIRE™," "Formula 4" and "Pure Bio-Ethanol Fuel Pourable Gel." 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 |
|---|---|
| 1 QT | OZOfire™ F4 Pourable Gel Fuel |
| 1 QT | SUREFIRE™ S4 Pourable Gel Fuel |
| 1 GAL | OZOfire™ F4 Pourable Gel Fuel |
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the pourable gel fuel in firepots and call the toll free hotline for instructions on how to receive a full refund.Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact Fuel Barons toll-free at (877) 469-6347 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company’s website at www.fuelbarons.comRecall Comments
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