CPSCSeptember 28, 2011

Smart Solar Pourable Gel Fuel recall: Burn and Flash Fire Hazards

Smart Solar Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards

Why was Smart Solar Pourable Gel Fuel recalled?

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.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the pourable gel fuel in firepots and return all bottles to the company for a full 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

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Smart Jel Gel Fuel bottles
Company
Smart Solar Inc., of Oldsmar, Fla.
Quantity
About 1,400 bottles (This recall was first announced in Sept. 2011)
Sold at
Online and selected specialty stores from January 2011 through June 2011 for between $10 and $20.
Recall date
September 28, 2011
Incidents / injuries
None reported
Agency
CPSC

Product 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: Size Model Number/SKU Description 30 oz. SJ3200 SmartJel Citronella Formula IPA Gel Refill 30 oz. SJ3201 SmartJel Unscented Formula IPA Gel

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