Amazon Fire Pit Lawsuit Set For Trial in February 2027

Evidence will focus on risks associated with small, portable fire pits commonly sold on Amazon in recent years, which have been linked to devastating burns and injuries after flames flashed back into the fuel container while refilling.

A lawsuit brought on behalf of a teenage girl who suffered severe burns while using her parents’ tabletop fire pit will go before a jury in a little more than a year, in what may be the first of many trials over claims that the popular, portable devices are defectively designed and unreasonably dangerous.

Imari Taylor filed the Amazon fire pit lawsuit in August 2025, indicating that Amazon.com and Suzhou Tengli Maoyi Youxian Gonsi should be held responsible for injuries caused by the design of their Cenmesy and Poofzy fire pits, which were sold without adequate instructions for safely lighting or refiling them with alcohol-based fuels.

Tabletop fire pits are small, decorative pieces intended for use either indoors or outdoors, which are fueled with rubbing alcohol or similar products. However, consumers and federal regulators have also reported a growing number of tabletop fire pit explosions, in which sudden jets of flame erupt during refueling, triggering flash fires that ignite clothing, furniture or anyone standing nearby.

Many individuals, such as Taylor, say the instructions specifically call for consumers to light or relight the fire pits with bottles of fuel that do not come with flame arrestors, which would prevent fire from flashing back into the container. Additionally, some report that the fire pits can appear to be extinguished, while the flames are invisible. This can lead to the user unknowingly squirting a stream of fuel directly into an open fire.

Taylor’s lawsuit indicates this is what happened to her, resulting in a bottle of rubbing alcohol exploding onto her when a relative tried to relight the fire pit, causing serious burn injuries to her face, arms, right leg and abdomen.

Her complaint is one of a growing number of similar tabletop fire pit lawsuits filed in federal courts nationwide over the past year, each involving similar allegations that the products are unsafe because consumers are not made aware of the flashback risks, or that they should use fuel containers with flame arrestors.

The lawsuit has been assigned to U.S. District Judge Donald C. Coggins, Jr. in the District of South Carolina, who issued an amended conference and scheduling order (PDF) late last month, which lays key dates necessary to get the case ready for trial to begin on February 16, 2027.

Leading up to the trial, Judge Coggins indicated that all discovery should be completed by October 30, 2026, and all dispositive motions, Daubert motions and similar documents must be filed on or before December 1, 2026.

However, before sending the claim to trial, Judge Coggins wants the parties to explore whether fire pit settlement or another resolution for the claim can be reached. Therefore, he ordered the parties to engage in mediation that is completed on or before December 4, 2026.

Tabletop Fire Pit Lawsuits

With thousands of these hazardous products being sold through Amazon.com, Walmart and other major retailers in recent years, tabletop fire pit lawsuits are now being investigated by attorneys nationwide. Individuals who suffered physical or emotional harm from alcohol-fueled fire pit accidents may be entitled to compensation.

Injuries reported from tabletop fire pits include:

• Second- and third-degree burns requiring medical care
• Permanent scarring, nerve damage or reduced mobility
• Breathing injuries caused by sudden fire eruptions
• Burns to children or nearby bystanders
• Accidents involving flame jetting during refueling
• Fatal injuries linked to fire pit explosions
• Lost wages or time away from work
• Extended medical treatment, hospitalization or rehabilitation
• Long-term disfigurement or psychological trauma

Those who believe they may qualify can submit their information for a free case review. A tabletop fire pit attorney can help confirm which product was involved, determine whether the injury is connected to a recalled or dangerous model and outline available legal options.

These cases are typically handled on a contingency basis, so there are no upfront costs and no attorney fees unless a recovery is made.

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