Smart Jel Gel Fuel bottles
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: SizeModel Number/SKUDescription 30 oz. SJ3200 SmartJel Citronella Formula IPA Gel Refill 30 oz. SJ3201 SmartJel Unscented Formula IPA Gel This firm is part of a larger set of pourable gel fuel recalls. For more information, please see: News Release: Nine Manufacturers, Distributors Announce Consumer Recall of Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards (Sept. 1, 2011) News Release: Napa Home & Garden Recalls NAPAfire and FIREGEL Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (June 22, 2011) OnSafety Blog: Stop Using Pourable Gel Fuels (June 22, 2011) Alert: Press Statement on Gel Fuels and Other Illuminating Fuels (June 14, 2011) [Learn More]
About 1,400 bottles (This recall was first announced in Sept. 2011) units were affected by this recall.
Smart Solar Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards
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Smart Jel Gel Fuel bottles Recall Information
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Recall Date | 09/28/2011 |
| Recall ID | 774 |
| Recall Number | 11339 |
| 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 | None reported |
| Remedy | Consumers should immediately stop using the pourable gel fuel in firepots and return all bottles to the company for a full refund. |
| Remedy Option | Refund |
| Contact | 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 |
| Last Updated | 07/08/2016 |
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