Marshall Group Recalls Marshall Gardens PatioGlo Bio-Fuel Gel Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 12007 · Oct 11, 2011 · Marshall Group
39,000
units affected
39,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12007
- Date
- Oct 11, 2011
- Company
- Marshall Group
- Units affected
- 39,000
- Product
- Marshall Gardens PatioGlo Bio-Fuel Gel
- Product type
- Gel Fuels
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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 can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the pourable gel fuel in firepots and return all bottles to the company for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The Marshall Group has received four reports of incidents, resulting in three injuries with burns requiring hospitalization.
- Sold at
- Gift shops, home and garden stores, and online stores nationwide from November 2010 until August 2011 for between $7.99 and $11.99.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled marshall gardens patioglo bio-fuel gel?
Consumers should immediately stop using the pourable gel fuel in firepots and return all bottles to the company for a full refund.
What is the 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.
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.