OZOfire™ Pourable Gel Fuel (Formula 4) and SUREFIRE™ Pourable Gel Fuel (Formula 4) Bottles
Description: The recall involves pourable gel fuels packaged in one-quart and one-gallon plastic bottles and plastic jugs and sold with or without citronella. The label on the container says “OZOfire™” or “SUREFIRE™,” “Formula 4” and “Pure Bio-Ethanol Fuel Pourable Gel.” The fuel is poured into a stainless steel cup in the center of ceramic firepots or other decorative lighting devices and ignited. The following products are affected by this recall: SizeModel 1 QT OZOfire™ F4 Pourable Gel Fuel 1 QT SUREFIRE™ S4 Pourable Gel Fuel 1 GAL OZOfire™ F4 Pourable Gel Fuel [Learn More]
About 14,000 bottles and jugs units were affected by this recall.
Fuel Barons Recalls Pourable Gel Fuels Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards
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OZOfire™ Pourable Gel Fuel (Formula 4) and SUREFIRE™ Pourable Gel Fuel (Formula 4) Bottles Recall Information
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Recall Date | 09/28/2011 |
| Recall ID | 772 |
| Recall Number | 11337 |
| Product Type | Gel Fuels |
| 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. |
| Injuries | Fuel Barons has received one report of an incident where a man sustained second-degree burns to his hand and wrist. |
| Remedy | Consumers should immediately stop using the pourable gel fuel in firepots. Consumers should discard the pourable gel fuel and bottles in accordance with local and/or state environmental regulation(s). |
| Remedy Option | Dispose |
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