Tiki Gel Fuel Recall Due to Serious Burn Risk
Lamplight Farms, Inc. of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, has recalled TIKI brand pourable gel fuels, which were sold in 32 ounce bottles in natural (UPC 086861094105) and citronella (UPC 086861100455) scents. The recall was prompted by
Pourable gel fuels are intended for use only in outdoor decorative ceramic bowls or vessels. TIKI brand torches and other TIKI brand fuels and products are not affected by this voluntary recall.
The Tiki Gel Fuel recall was issued because pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and objects nearby when it is poured into a fire pot that is still burning. This hazard can occur if the consumer does not see the flame or is not aware that the fire pot is still ignited. Fuel gel that splatters and ignites can pose fire and burn risks, including 2nd and 3rd degree burns to the face, chest, arms, hands, or legs. These injuries can be fatal. The gel fuel bottle can also pose an explosion hazard.
Our lawyers are investigating this recall. If you or a loved one has been injured by Tiki Gel Fuel, contact our lawyers for a free consultation. Attorney Elliot Olsen is our lead attorney for these cases.
Wal-Mart Heater Recall Due to Fire Risk
Product liability attorneys at Pritzker Olsen law firm are warning consumers that Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. of Bentonville, Arkansas recalled about 2.2 million electric heaters after reports of fire and injury. The Wal-Mart heater recall involves the following heaters:
- Flow Pro
- Airtech
- Aloha Breeze & Comfort Essentials
The recalled heaters are 1500 watt heaters and are grey with a metal handle on the top with vents and grey control knobs on the front. The model number is 1013 and can be found on a label on the lower left corner of the back panel of the heater.
According to the CPSC Wal-Mart heater recall announcement, the heaters can malfunction resulting in overheating, smoking, burning, melting and fire. The announcement also noted that Wal-Mart has received 21 reports of incidents, which included 11 reports of property damage beyond the heater. In four incidents, Injuries were reported in four incidents, three of which required medical attention for minor burns and smoke inhalation. The remaining incidents included smoke irritation, sparking or property damage beyond the heater.
Fires Prompt GE Front Load Washer Recall
After seven reports of flames shooting out of GE Front-Load Washing Machines and causing smoke damage, Louisville, Kentucky-based GE is issuing a recall of about 181,000 units, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Snowmobile Fires Prompt Ski-Doo Recall
After snowmobile fire reports, BRP Ski-Doo Snowmobiles are issuing a recall because of a potential fuel leak and fire hazard in certain snowmobiles, according to the Consumer Product Safety Comission (CPSC).
There have been six reports of fuel leaks, including three vehicle fires and one instance of snowmobile riders suffering burn injuries. The fuel hose and electronic control unit can rub together, causing friction that can wear down the fuel hose.
Fire Hazard Prompts Laptop Battery Recall Expansion
After burn injuries and fire reports, a Hewlett-Packard and Compaq laptop battery recall is being expanded, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The laptop computer batteries pose a burn injury hazard to consumers.
More than 50,000 lithium-ion batteries are being added to the recall, which initially included 70,000 potentially overheating laptop batteries.
