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

Real Flame Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards

Is my product affected?

Real Flame Pourable Gel Fuel Bottles

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

What happened

Real Flame is recalling pourable gel fuel sold in 29.9-ounce and 29.98-ounce bottles due to a burn and flash fire hazard. The gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter when poured into a firepot that is still burning, particularly if the consumer does not notice the flame or realize the firepot is still lit. This splattering can cause fires and severe burns that may be fatal. The affected products are labeled with a stylized flame and the words "Real Flame" and "Pourable Gel Fireplace Fuel," and come in versions with and without citronella oil.

According to the recall, consumers should immediately stop using the pourable gel fuel and return it to Real Flame for a full refund.

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 and return the gel fuel to the firm for a full refund.

Details from the source

This recall involves pourable gel fuels sold in 29.9-ounce and 29.98-ounce, one-quart clear plastic bottles and sold with or without citronella oil. The label on the container has a stylized flame and the words "Real Flame" and "Pourable Gel Fireplace 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 29.9 ounce 2164 752-370012641 1 QT 2164 752-370012641 29.98 ounce with Citronella 2165 752-370021658

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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