The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·11255·Announced 2011-06-22

Napa Home & Garden Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel for Fire and Burn Hazards

Napa Home & Garden is recalling about 460,000 bottles and jugs of NAPAfire and FIREGEL gel fuel because the product can ignite unexpectedly and splatter, causing burns.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves significant injury reports, specifically 23 burn injuries, which meets the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Napa Home & Garden is recalling approximately 460,000 bottles and jugs of pourable NAPAfire and FIREGEL Gel Fuel. The product is a clear, pourable gel fuel packaged in one-quart bottles and one-gallon jugs, available in non-scented and citronella scents. It was sold between December 2009 and June 2011 for between $5 and $78 at retailers including Bed Bath & Beyond, Shopko, Restoration Hardware, and Amazon.com.

The recall is due to fire and burn hazards. The gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and nearby objects when poured into a firepot that is still burning. This can occur if the consumer does not see the flame or is unaware that the firepot is still ignited. Napa is aware of 37 reports of incidents, including 23 burn injuries to consumers.

Consumers should immediately stop using the pourable gel fuel in firepots. They should return all bottles or jugs to the retailer where purchased for a full refund. Consumers can also contact their local hazardous waste facility for instructions on how to dispose of the fuel.

The recalled product

Product
Pourable NAPAfire and FIREGEL Gel Fuel bottles and jugs
Category
Consumer Product — Household Fuels
Hazard
Affected units
460,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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