Smart Solar Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards
Recall 11339 · Sep 28, 2011 · Smart Solar
1,400
units affected
1,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11339
- Date
- Sep 28, 2011
- Company
- Smart Solar
- Units affected
- 1,400
- Product
- Smart Jel 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. The label on the container says "Smart Garden" and "SmartJel." The fuel is poured into a metal cup in the center of ceramic firepots or other decorative lighting devices and ignited. The following products included in this recall: Size Model Number/SKU Description 30 oz. SJ3200 SmartJel Citronella Formula IPA Gel Refill 30 oz. SJ3201 SmartJel Unscented Formula IPA Gel
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 to the company for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Online and selected specialty stores from January 2011 through June 2011 for between $10 and $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled smart jel gel fuel bottles?
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 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.