Luminosities/Windflame Recalls Pourable Gel Fuels Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards
OZOfire™ Pourable Gel Fuel (Formula 4) Bottles
Date of Recall
2011-09-28CPSC Release Number
11-340Manufactured In
United StatesCompany Phone Number
(855) 774-2260Units
About 26,500 bottlesDistributor
Luminosities/Windflame Inc., of St. Paul, Minn.Manufacturer
Fuel Barons Inc., of Stateline, Nev.Sold By
Online at specialty and gift shops, furniture stores and home and garden stores and other stores nationwide, through home and garden catalogs and home decorators and landscape architects and online including www.amazon.com October 2010 through August 2011 for between $4 and $12.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
Luminosities/Windflame has received one report of an incident involving the gel fuel. No injuries have been reported.Description
The recall involves pourable OZOfire™ pourable gel fuel packaged in clear one-quart plastic bottles. The gel fuel does not have citronella. The label on the container include the words "OZOfire™," "Fuel Barons Inc.," "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 | UPC |
|---|---|---|
| 1 QT | OZOfire™ Pourable Gel Fuel (Formula 4) | UPC 804879254133 |
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.Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact Luminosities/Windflame toll-free at (855) 774-2260 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.windflame.comRecall Comments
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