Lamplight Farms Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards
TIKI® Brand Gel Fuel and TIKI® Brand Citronella Gel Fuel bottles and jugs
Date of Recall
2011-09-07CPSC Release Number
11-346Manufactured In
United StatesCompany Phone Number
(866) 671-7988Units
About 217,000 bottles and jugsDistributor
Lamplight Farms Inc., of Menomonee Falls, Wis.Sold By
Retail stores nationwide and online from December 2010 through September 2011 for about $10.Problem/Hazard
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.Injuries/Incidents
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.Description
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 |
Remedy
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.Consumer Contact
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.comRecall Comments
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