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Smart Solar Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsSep 28, 2011
Photo from the official notice: Smart Solar Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards
Photo from the official notice: Smart Solar Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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 risks to consumers that can be fatal.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the pourable gel fuel in firepots and return all bottles to the company for a full refund.

Refund

Incidents & injuries

None reported

Product description

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

Sold on

Online and selected specialty stores from January 2011 through June 2011 for between $10 and $20.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Smart Solar at (813) 343-5770 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.smartsolar.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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