Lamplight Farms · Recalled
Lamplight Farms Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards
The pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and objects nearby when it is poured into a fire pot that is still burning. This hazard can occur if the consumer does not see the flame or is not aware that the fire pot is still ignited. Gel fuel that splatters and ignites can pose fire and burn risks to consumers that can be fatal.
- Units
- About 217,000 bottles and jugs
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $10
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
This recall involves pourable gel fuels packaged in one-quart plastic bottles. They are sold with or without citronella. The fuel is poured into a stainless steel cup in the center of ceramic fire pots. The label on the container reads "TIKI® GEL FUEL." The following products are included in this recall: Size Scent UPC 1 QT Natural 086861094105 1 QT Citronella 086861100455
The file
- Sold at
- Retail stores nationwide and online from December 2010 through September 2011 for about $10.
- Product type
- Gel Fuels
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Lamplight Farms Inc., of Menomonee Falls, Wis.
Incident log
Lamplight has received one report of an incident in which a consumer poured gel fuel on a fire pot that was still burning, resulting in burns to a bystander's arm that required medical treatment.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the pourable gel fuel in fire pots and call Lamplight Farms to arrange for the gel fuel to be returned to Lamplight for a full refund.
For additional information, contact Lamplight Farms toll-free at (866) 671-7988 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.lamplight.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated SEP 07 2011; last revised JUL 07 2016.
