Real Flame Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (serious injury or death). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-773.
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: Size Model Number SKU 29.9 ounce 2164 752-370012641 1 QT 2164 752-370012641 29.98 ounce with Citronella 2165 752-370021658
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-773.
Consumers should immediately stop using the pourable gel fuel and return the gel fuel to the firm for a full refund.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Target.com, Meijer.com, Jcpenney.com, Sears.com, Amazon.com And Realflame.com From January 2009 Through August 2011 For Between $10 And $13. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-773.
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
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Target.com, Meijer.com, Jcpenney.com, Sears.com, Amazon.com And Realflame.com From January 2009 Through August 2011 For Between $10 And $13. Recall FAQ
Target.com, Meijer.com, Jcpenney.com, Sears.com, Amazon.com And Realflame.com From January 2009 Through August 2011 For Between $10 And $13. is the subject of a fuel recall: Real Flame Recalls Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards. The notice was published on September 28, 2011 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 100,000 units are potentially affected.