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PatioGlo bio-fuel gel and Citronella PatioGlo fuel gel
- Starting date:
- November 1, 2011
- Posting date:
- November 1, 2011
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items, Outdoor Living
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-500002687
Affected products
Patio Glo bio-fuel Gel and Citronella PatioGlo fuel gel
Product description
This recall involves the Marshall Gardens Patio Glo Bio-Fuel pourable fuel gels packaged in 946 ml (32 ounces). clear plastic bottles sold with or without citronella. The label on the container says "PatioGlo bio-fuel gel" or "Citronella PatioGlo." The fuel is poured into a metal cup in the centre of ceramic firepots or other decorative lighting devices and ignited. The following products are included in the recall:
- Model Number PG-32 SKU 845095015023
- Model Number PGC-32 (Citronella) SKU 845095015030
Hazard identified
The pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and expel 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 expels and ignites can pose a fire and burn risk to consumers including death.
Neither Health Canada nor the U.S. distributor, the Marshall Group, has received any reports of incidents in Canada. The Marshall Group has received four reports of incidents in the U.S, resulting in three injuries with burns requiring hospitalization.
Number sold
Approximately 4,200 bottles of the recalled fuel gels were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from March 2011 to August 2011.
Companies
- Distributor
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Marshall Group
Elkhart
Indiana
UNITED STATES
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the products and contact the Marshal Group for instruction on how to return the product to obtain a refund.
For more information, consumers may contact the Marshall Group at recall@marshallgroupcorp.com or toll-free at 1-855-270-8482 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday or visit the company's website.