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Real Flame Pourable Gel Fireplace Fuel Bottles Citronella

This recall involves pourable gel fuels sold in 29.9-ounce and 29.98-ounce, one-quart clear plastic bottles and sold with or without citronella oil. The label on the container has a stylized flame and the words Real Flame and Pourable Gel Fireplace Fuel. The 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:

By Parenting Staff
Date: 
Wed, 09/28/2011
Brand: 

Real Flame

Sold At: 

Target.com, Meijer.com, JCPenney.com, Sears.com, Amazon.com and Realflame.com from January 2009 through August 2011 for between $10 and $13.

Problem: 

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.

Product Numbers Recalled: 

About 100,000 bottles

If You Own This Product: 

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

Consumer Contact: 

For additional information, contact Real Flame toll-free at (866) 918-8766 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm’s website at www.realflamerecall.com or write to the firm at Real Flame, 7800 Northwestern Ave., Racine, Wis. 53406

Incidents/Injuries: 

None reported

Manufactured In: 

United States

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