Bird Brain Fuel Gel Recall Lawsuit: Free Consultation Regarding Exploding Firepot
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 can cause severe burns that may be fatal. This hazard can occur if the consumer does not see the flame or is not aware that the firepot is still ignited.
Bird Brain, Inc of Ypsilanti, Michigan, recalled the following products after 20 reports of incidents that burned 11 people, some with third-degree burns. Anyone injured by Bird Brain Fuel Gel and/or an exploding Bird Brain firepot should contact our attorneys for a free consultation regarding a Bird Brain lawsuit.
The Bird Brain recall includes 1.6 million bottles and cans of the following products:
| 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 |
The recalled pourable gel fuels are 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 recalled Bird Brain fuel gel was sold from October 2008 through August 2011 at:
- Sears, K-Mart, Target and other major retailers
- Amazon.com, Target.com, Buy.com and various online specialty, home and garden, pet and gift shops
- independent retailers.
Attorney Elliot Olsen is available to help victims and families hold Bird Brain accountable for severe burns and wrongful death caused by the company’s products. Contact him for a free consultation regarding a Bird Brain fuel gel lawsuit.
