Evergreen Enterprises Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards
Recall 12020 · Oct 25, 2011 · Evergreen Enterprises
23,400
units affected
23,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12020
- Date
- Oct 25, 2011
- Company
- Evergreen Enterprises
- Units affected
- 23,400
- Product
- Fireside Gel Fuel Bottles
- Product type
- Gel Fuels
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves pourable gel fuels packaged in 30-ounce plastic bottles and sold with or without citronella oil. The words "Fireside," "Gel Fuel," "Evergreen" and "Flag & Garden" are on the container labels. The bottles were sold by the case in quantities of 12. The gel fuel is poured into a stainless steel or ceramic cup in the center of ceramic or glass firepots or other decorative lighting devices and ignited. The following products are being recalled: Name of product Size Model Number UPC Fireside Gel Fuel 30-ounce (case of 12) 5G001 746851581199 Fireside Gel Fuel-Citronella 30-ounce (case of 12) 5G002 746851581205
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 and return the gel fuel to the company for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Evergreen Enterprises is not aware of any reports of incidents involving Fireside Gel Fuel.
- Sold at
- Independent Retailers from December 2010 through September 2011 for between $9.99 and $11.99
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled fireside gel fuel bottles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the pourable gel fuel and return the gel fuel 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.