Liquid-burning firepits behind 2 deaths, dozens of injuries

 

Liquid-burning firepits behind 2 deaths, dozens of injuries

By Kate Gibson

CBS News

December 19, 2024

Americans are being urged not to buy or use liquid-burning portable firepits sold for tabletops and other uses following the deaths of two people and dozens of injuries. 

Sold as tabletop firepits, firepots, miniature fireplaces or portable fires for indoor use, "these firepits are extremely dangerous and have been associated with two deaths and at least 60 injuries since 2019," the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday in issuing a consumer alert. "Consumers should immediately stop using and dispose of these products. Sellers should stop selling these products," the agency stated. 

The warning follows the June deaths of an elderly couple, .....

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Liquid-burning firepits behind 2 deaths, dozens of injuries

LSIS Case Study: Flame Jetting Hazard Phenomenon

  

LSIS Case Study:  Flame Jetting Hazard Phenomenon

Randall Alexander

Licensed Investigator / Paralegal

September 8, 2023

 A couple years ago, I had an investigation where family and friends were having a great time (no alcohol), gathered around a dinner table.  Located on top and center of the table was a product commonly referred to as a "fire pot".  Fire pots come in various shapes, sizes, manufacturers, as well as fuel sources. The smaller, “safe for indoor use” fire pots are generally used for ambience, some even use for cooking a marshmallow.

The particular model in question used Isopropyl alcohol or rubbing alcohol, which contains over a 90% alcohol.  Isopropyl alcohol generally burns fairly clear, but is also highly flammable.

 As the fire pot on the dinner table appeared to run out of fuel, one family member decided to refill the small fire pot reservoir.  What the person did not realize was that there was still a tiny ember or flame at the bottom of the fuel reservoir. 

As the person tipped the partially filled bottle of Isopropyl to about 90 degrees, .....

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RECALL of FLIKRFIRE Tabletop Fireplaces Due to Flame Jetting

 

CPSC Urges Consumers to Stop Using FLIKRFIRE Tabletop Fireplaces Due to Flame Jetting and Fire Hazards; Two Deaths and Serious Burn Injuries Reported

Name of Product:

FLIKRFIRE Tabletop Fireplaces

Hazard:   Using alcohol-fueled FLIKRFIRE Tabletop Fireplaces can cause uncontrollable pool fires in which flames burn across the surface of pooled or spilled alcohol, as well as flame jetting from fuel containers, resulting in serious or fatal burns.

Consumer Action:   Consumers should immediately stop using and dispose of these dangerous products.

Product Safety Warning Date:   December 19, 2024

FLIKRFIRE Tabletop Fireplace RECALL