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Public advisory

Consumers warned about dangers associated with firepots and gel fuels

Starting date:
June 27, 2011
Posting date:
June 27, 2011
Type of communication:
Advisory
Subcategory:
Household Items, Specialized Products
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-110005172

Notice to the reader: This document has been updated by an advisory dated September 2, 2011.

Issue

Pourable gel fuels can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and objects nearby when they are poured into a firepot that is still burning or still hot. Gel fuels that splatter and ignite can pose fire and burn risks to consumers.

What you should do

  • Consumers should read all labels on fuel reservoirs and fuel bottles and be aware of the hazards posed by gel fuels.
  • Any product containing liquid or gel fuels should be kept out of reach of young children and locked out of sight when not in use.
  • Never burn firepots on or near anything that can catch fire. Always completely extinguish firepot flame and never leave unattended.  Never add gel fuel to an open fire or flame. Be certain that the flame is out by allowing the product to cool completely before refilling.  Keep gel fuels away from any flame, pilot light, or other object that can create a spark.

Who is affected

Consumers who have purchased pourable gel fuels for firepots are affected. These products may pose flammability and burn hazards to both children and adults.

Consumers warned about potential risks associated with the use of Sunjel gel fuel

2011-11-09 | Consumer products

Advisory


Media enquiries

Health Canada

613-957-2983

Public enquiries

613-957-2991

1-866-225-0709

What Health Canada is doing

Health Canada is warning consumers that pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and objects nearby when it is poured into a firepot that is still burning. The Department is monitoring the voluntary recall of one brand of fuel gel used in firepots and will take appropriate action should any additional products be identified as posing a risk to consumers.

Images

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Napa Firepot (decorative pot on exterior not part of recall)


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