[Recalled] OZOfire™ Pourable Gel Fuel (Formula 4) and SUREFIRE™ Pourable Gel Fuel (Formula 4) Bottles — The recall involves pourable gel fuels packaged in one-quart and one-gallon pla… | CPSC 2011-09-28
The product on this page is subject to an official recall. We summarise the regulator's findings and the recommended action.
Recall details
| Product | OZOfire™ Pourable Gel Fuel (Formula 4) and SUREFIRE™ Pourable Gel Fuel (Formula 4) Bottles |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Fuel Barons Inc., of Stateline, Nev. |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 11337 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 28 September 2011 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: 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 Hazards: 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.
This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
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