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Bird Brain Brand Pourable Fuel gel
- Starting date:
- September 14, 2011
- Posting date:
- September 14, 2012
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items, Outdoor Living
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-500002649
Affected products
Bird Brain Brand Pourable Fuel gel
Product description
This recall involves pourable fuel gel packaged in 946 millilitres (32 ounces) bottles and sold with or without citronella oil. The labels on the container say "Bird Brain Firepot Fuel Gel" or "BioFuel Fuel Gel." The bottles were sold as single bottles and in multiple-bottle packages. The fuel is poured into a stainless steel cup in the center of ceramic firepots or other decorative lighting devices and ignited.
| Model | Description | UPC |
|---|---|---|
| 11820001 | Firepot Fuel Gel Clear - 946 mL (32 oz.) | 03913805081-6 |
| 11820002 | Firepot Fuel Gel Citronella - 946 mL (32 oz.) | 03913805082-3 |
| 11820016 | Bio Fuel Fuel Gel - 946 mL (32 oz.) | 03913803322-2 |
| 11820028 | Firepot Fuel Gel Citronella - 946 mL (32 oz.) | 03913803592-9 |
Hazard identified
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. Fuel gel that splatters and ignites can pose fire and burn risks to consumers that can be fatal.
Neither Health Canada nor the US distributor, Bird Brain Inc. has received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these fuel gels in Canada.
Number sold
Approximately 2,200 units of the recalled products were sold at Canadian Tire and specialty stores in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from December 2008 to September 2011.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Bird Brain Inc.
Ypsilanti
Michigan
UNITED STATES
Hotline: 1-877-414-0842
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Bird Brain Inc. for a refund.
For more information, consumers may contact the customer service hotline at Bird Brain Inc. at 1-877-414-0842.