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CPSC recall · Reported October 5, 2011

Bird Brain Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards

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 cons…

Recall #
12002
Affected scope
About 1.6 million bottles and cans
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Bird Brain Inc. of Ypsilanti, Mich. recalled This recall involves pourable gel fuels packaged in 16-ounce 32-ounce and 64-ounce plasti….

Bird Brain Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards was recalled by Bird Brain Inc. of Ypsilanti, Mich. in October 5, 2011. Reason: The pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and objects nearby when it is poured i…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the pourable gel fuel in firepots. Consumers shou…. Verify recall #12002 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Bird Brain Inc. of Ypsilanti, Mich. issued this CPSC recall-The pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and objects nearby when it is poured i….

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12002 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Product description

This recall involves pourable gel fuels packaged in 16-ounce 32-ounce and 64-ounce plastic bottles and sold with or without citronella oil. The labels on the container say "Bird Brain Firepot Fuel Gel" or "BioFuel Fuel Gel." The bottles were sold as single bottles and in multiple-bottle packages. The gel 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: Size Model Name Item Number UPC 16 oz. Bottle Firepot Clear Fuel Gel 11820010 03913803231-7 16 oz. Bottle Firepot Citronella Fuel Gel 11820011 03913802866-2 32 oz. Bottle Firepot Clear Fuel Gel 11820001 11820006 11820007 11820008 11820013 11820024 03913805081-6 03913805081-6 03913805081-6 03913805081-6 03913803591-2 03913807473-7 32 oz. Metal Can Firepot Clear Fuel Gel 11820014 11820018 03913803160-0 03913803160-0 32 oz. Bottle Firepot Citronella Fuel Gel 11820002 11820009 11820028 03913805082-3 03913805082-3 03913803592-9 32 oz. Metal Can Firepot Citronella Fuel Gel 11820020 11820019 03913803161-7 03913803161-7 32 oz. Bottle BioFuel Gel 11820016 03913803322-2 64 oz. Bottle Firepot Clear Fuel Gel 11820022 03913803304-8 64 oz. Bottle Firepot Citronella Fuel Gel 11820023 03913803305-5

Reason for recall

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, what to do

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).

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 12002
Date reported October 5, 2011
Date initiated October 5, 2011
Recalling firm Bird Brain Inc. of Ypsilanti, Mich.
Affected scope About 1.6 million bottles and cans
Distribution Not disclosed
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Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the pourable gel fuel in firepots. Consumers should discard the pourable gel fuel and bot…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves pourable gel fuels packaged in 16-ounce 32-ounce and 64-ounce plastic bottles and sold with or without citronella oil. The labels on the container say "Bird Brain Firepot Fuel Gel" or "BioFuel Fuel Gel." The bottles were sold as single bottles and in multiple-bottle packages. The gel 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: Size Model Name Item Number UPC 16 oz. Bottle Firepot Clear Fuel Gel 11820010 03913803231-7 16 oz. Bottle Firepot Citronella Fuel Gel 11820011 03913802866-2 32 oz. Bottle Firepot Clear Fuel Gel 11820001 11820006 11820007 11820008 11820013 11820024 03913805081-6 03913805081-6 03913805081-6 03913805081-6 03913803591-2 03913807473-7 32 oz. Metal Can Firepot Clear Fuel Gel 11820014 11820018 03913803160-0 03913803160-0 32 oz. Bottle Firepot Citronella Fuel Gel 11820002 11820009 11820028 03913805082-3 03913805082-3 03913803592-9 32 oz. Metal Can Firepot Citronella Fuel Gel 11820020 11820019 03913803161-7 03913803161-7 32 oz. Bottle BioFuel Gel 11820016 03913803322-2 64 oz. Bottle Firepot Clear Fuel Gel 11820022 03913803304-8 64 oz. Bottle Firepot Citronella Fuel Gel 11820023 03913803305-5. Recalled by Bird Brain Inc. of Ypsilanti, Mich.. Units affected: About 1.6 million bottles and cans.
Why was this product 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 consumers do? ▼
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).
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 5, 2011. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 12002.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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