Bond Manufacturing Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards
Recall 11336 · Sep 28, 2011 · Bond Manufacturing
16,500
units affected
16,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11336
- Date
- Sep 28, 2011
- Company
- Bond Manufacturing
- Units affected
- 16,500
- Product
- Bond Firebowl Pourable Gel Fuel Bottle and Jugs
- Product type
- Gel Fuels
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves pourable gel fuel packaged in 32-ounce and 64-ounce plastic bottles and one-gallon plastic jugs and sold with or without citronella oil. The label on the containers says "Firebowl Gel Fuel" or "Firebowl Gel". The brand name "Bond" is on some versions of the label. The fuel is poured into a stainless steel cup in the center of ceramic firepots or other decorative lighting devices and ignited. This recall also includes a ceramic fire pot set of two bowls. The box says "2 pack Tabletop Gel Firebowls." The following products are included: Size Model Name Item Number UPC 32 oz. Firebowl Gel Fuel 66140 034613661402 32 oz. Firebowl Gel Fuel with Citronella 66201 034613662010 64 oz. Firebowl Gel Fuel 66141 034613661419 64 oz. Firebowl Gel Fuel with Citronella 66202 034613662027 2 pack Ceramic Firebowl set 66146 034613661464
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the pourable gel fuel in firepots and return all bottles or jugs to the company for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None
- Sold at
- Gordmans, Homeclick, SaveMart Supermarkets, Big R Stores, Hy-Vee and various hardware, garden and online stores nationwide from September 2010 until September 2011 for between $5 and $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bond firebowl pourable gel fuel bottle and jugs?
Consumers should immediately stop using the pourable gel fuel in firepots and return all bottles or jugs to the company for a full refund.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.