Marshall Group Recalls Marshall Gardens PatioGlo Bio-Fuel Gel Due to Burn Hazard

Recalled October 11, 2011 · CPSC recall 12007 · Marshall

Hazard

The pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly to the consumer and expel 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 expels and ignites can pose fire and burn risks to consumers that can be fatal.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 39,000 bottles

Incidents / injuries

The Marshall Group has received four reports of incidents, resulting in three injuries with burns requiring hospitalization.

Description

This recall involves pourable gel fuels packaged in 32 oz. clear plastic bottles and sold with or without citronella. The label on the container says "PatioGlo bio-fuel gel" or "Citronella PatioGlo". The fuel is poured into a metal cup in the center of ceramic firepots or other decorative lighting devices and ignited. The following products are included in this recall: Size Model Number SKU 32 oz. PG-32 845095015023 32 oz. PGC-32 (Citronella) 845095015030

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the pourable gel fuel in firepots and return all bottles to the company for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact the Marshall Group at [email protected] or toll-free at 855-270-8482 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at http://marshallgroupcorp.com

Product

Marshall Gardens PatioGlo Bio-Fuel Gel

Manufacturer(s)

Marshall Group, of Elkhart, Ind.

Distributed by

Marshall Group, of Elkhart, Ind.

Retailers

Gift shops, home and garden stores, and online stores nationwide from November 2010 until August 2011 for between $7.99 and $11.99.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →