Pacific Décor Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards

Recalled September 29, 2011 · CPSC recall 11344 · Pacific Décor

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.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 3,600 bottles

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

This recall involves pourable gel fuel packaged in one-quart, white plastic bottles, and sold with and without citronella. The label on the container says "Pacific Flame" and "Premium pourable gel 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 1 QT 160 095583001605 1 QT (with citronella) 170 095583001704

What to do

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

Contact

For additional information, contact Pacific Décor at (425) 949-7878 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.PacificDecorLtd.com

Product

Pacific Flame Pourable Gel Fuel Bottles

Manufacturer(s)

Pacific Décor Ltd., of Woodinville, Wash.

Retailers

Online, in specialty and gift shops, furniture stores and home and garden stores nationwide, through home and garden catalogs and home decorators and landscape architects from June 2011 through August 2011 for between $10 and $12.

Made in

United States

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