Marshall Group Recalls PatioGlo Bio-Fuel Gel Due to Burn Hazard
Marshall Group is recalling about 39,000 bottles of PatioGlo Bio-Fuel Gel because the pourable fuel can ignite unexpectedly, causing burns.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The source text reports three injuries with burns requiring hospitalization, which meets the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury reports.
Plain-English summary
Marshall Group, of Elkhart, Ind., is recalling about 39,000 bottles of Marshall Gardens PatioGlo Bio-Fuel Gel. The recall involves pourable gel fuels packaged in 32 oz. clear plastic bottles, sold with or without citronella. The products were 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.
The recall is due to a burn hazard. The pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and expel 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 unaware that the firepot is still ignited. The Marshall Group has received four reports of incidents, resulting in three injuries with burns requiring hospitalization.
Consumers should immediately stop using the pourable gel fuel in firepots and return all bottles to the company for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact the Marshall Group at [email protected] or toll-free at 855-270-8482 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at http://marshallgroupcorp.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- Marshall Gardens PatioGlo Bio-Fuel Gel
- Manufacturer
- Marshall Group, of Elkhart, Ind.
- Category
- Consumer Product — Outdoor Fuel
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 39,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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