The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11338·Announced 2011-09-28

Real Flame Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Bottles Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

Real Flame is recalling about 100,000 bottles of pourable gel fuel because the product can ignite unexpectedly and splatter, posing burn and flash fire risks.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (burns and flash fires) where the source text explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for hazards without reported illness or injury.

Plain-English summary

Real Flame is recalling approximately 100,000 bottles of Real Flame Pourable Gel Fuel. The affected products are sold in 29.9-ounce and 29.98-ounce, one-quart clear plastic bottles, with or without citronella oil. The fuel is intended to be poured into a stainless steel cup in the center of ceramic firepots or other decorative lighting devices and ignited.

The recall is due to a hazard where the pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and objects nearby when poured into a firepot that is still burning. This can occur if the consumer does not see the flame or is not aware that the firepot is still ignited. The splattering and igniting gel fuel poses fire and burn risks that can be fatal. No injuries have been reported.

The products were sold by Target.com, Meijer.com, JCPenney.com, Sears.com, Amazon.com, and Realflame.com from January 2009 through August 2011 for between $10 and $13. Consumers should immediately stop using the pourable gel fuel and return it to the firm for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact Real Flame toll-free at (866) 918-8766, visit www.realflamerecall.com, or write to Real Flame at 7800 Northwestern Ave., Racine, Wis. 53406.

The recalled product

Product
Real Flame Pourable Gel Fuel Bottles
Category
Consumer Product — Fireplace Fuel
Hazard
Affected units
100,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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