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Evergreen Enterprises Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards

Name of Product:
Fireside Gel Fuel Bottles
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.
Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
October 25, 2011
Units:
About 23,400 bottles
Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Evergreen Enterprises toll-free at (877) 558-1511 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.myevergreen.com

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves pourable gel fuels packaged in 30-ounce plastic bottles and sold with or without citronella oil. The words "Fireside," "Gel Fuel," "Evergreen" and "Flag & Garden" are on the container labels. The bottles were sold by the case in quantities of 12. The gel fuel is poured into a stainless steel or ceramic cup in the center of ceramic or glass firepots or other decorative lighting devices and ignited. The following products are being recalled:

 

Name of product   Size   Model Number   UPC
Fireside Gel Fuel   30-ounce (case of 12)   5G001   746851581199
Fireside Gel Fuel-Citronella   30-ounce (case of 12)   5G002   746851581205

 

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the pourable gel fuel and return the gel fuel to the company for a full refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

Evergreen Enterprises is not aware of any reports of incidents involving Fireside Gel Fuel.

Sold At:
Independent Retailers from December 2010 through September 2011 for between $9.99 and $11.99
Manufacturer(s):
2 Burn Inc., of Milwaukee
Distributor(s):
Evergreen Enterprises, Richmond, Va.
Manufactured In:
United States
Recall number:
12-020

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