CPSC Should Ban Use of Liquid Fuel Gel in Backyard Firepots
July 9th, 2012Last summer, 12 different manufacturers of backyard firepots that use liquid fuel gel recalled the products, recalling more than 2 million bottles of gel fuel. The recall followed dozens of reported horrific second- and third-degree burn injuries and multiple deaths from them. A year later, consumers continue to be burned by these products despite the recalls. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) has taken steps to make rules regarding these products but despite a notice last December, has not acted. The CPSC should act to officially ban these products and foster co...
Bird Brain Fuel Gel Recall
October 6th, 2011The Consumer Products Safety Commission issued a press release on October 5, 2011 to provide consumers with safety information pertaining to Bird Brain’s Gel Fuel recalls of the Bird Brain Firepot Fuel Gel, Bird Brain Firepot Citronella Fuel Gel and Bird Brain BioFuel Fuel Gel products due to the flash fire hazards and resulting burn injuries. Bird Brain has recalled approximately 1.6 million bottles and cans ...
