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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2011-09-28

Fuel Barons Recalls Pourable Gel Fuels Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards

Is my product affected?

OZOfire™ Pourable Gel Fuel (Formula 4) and SUREFIRE™ Pourable Gel Fuel (Formula 4) Bottles

  • Brand Fuel Barons Inc., of Stateline, Nev.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Fuel Barons is recalling pourable gel fuels sold under the brand names OZOfire™ and SUREFIRE™ in one-quart and one-gallon bottles. These fuels, labeled as "Formula 4" and "Pure Bio-Ethanol Fuel Pourable Gel," can ignite unexpectedly and splatter when poured into firepots that are still burning. The risk is particularly dangerous because consumers may not realize the firepot is still lit, leading to potential fires and severe burns.

According to the recall, affected consumers should immediately stop using the pourable gel fuel and discard both the fuel and bottles in accordance with local and state environmental regulations.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

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.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the pourable gel fuel in firepots. Consumers should discard the pourable gel fuel and bottles in accordance with local and/or state environmental regulation(s).

Details from the source

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

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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