Amazon Tabletop Fire Pit Fuel Recall Issued Due to “Deadly Risk of Flash Fire”: CPSC

Dangerous ethanol fireplace fuel bottles were sold by Amazon for months after regulators warned about the risk of tabletop firepit explosions, which have caused severe injuries and deaths.

More than 18,000 bottles of ethanol tabletop fire pit fuel sold on Amazon.com are being recalled due to a lack of flame mitigation devices, which could result in the bottles exploding or causing deadly flash fires.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the MoonSoll and Magic Chems fuel bottle recall on November 20, indicating that the thin plastic containers lack required safety features, such as flame mitigation devices that can prevent flames from flashing back into the bottle, potentially increasing the risk of “flame jetting” incidents that have plagued portable fire pit products sold in recent years.

Tabletop Fire Pit Dangers

Amazon has marketed and sold a number of different alcohol-fueled tabletop fire pits in recent years, which are small decorative pieces intended for use either indoor or outdoor. However, a growing number of tabletop fire pit explosion stories have been reported, with users experiencing devastating injuries when refueling the device, resulting in a jet of flames returning into the bottle.

Known as flame jetting, these flash fires can result in a stream of fire shooting out of the fuel bottle, quickly igniting clothing, furniture, or anyone standing nearby.

As a result, these kinds of fire pits have come under increased scrutiny in recent months. Nearly 90,000 Colsen brand fire pits sold at Amazon, Walmart, Sharper Image and elsewhere were recalled in October 2024, following reports of at least 19 burn injuries. More recently, Five Below recalled approximately 66,000 tabletop fire pits in September 2025, due to reports of leaking fuel causing flash fires and burn injuries.

These kinds of incidents have also resulted in a series of tabletop fire pit lawsuits being brought against Amazon and various different manufacturers and retailers, such as Colsen, FLÎKRfire, Walmart and others, due to their roles in manufacturing and selling these allegedly defective devices, which have caused at least 60 injuries and two deaths since 2019.

At the heart of the concerns regarding tabletop fire pits are exploding isopropyl and ethanol alcohol bottles.

In recent years, regulators in both the U.S. and Canada have issued warnings over fuel bottles that do not have flame arrestors and are prone to flashback ignition, pointing out that once vapors ignite, flames can travel back into the bottle, building pressure until it bursts or sprays burning fuel in all directions.

At least one CPSC consumer alert was issued in December 2024 over these kinds of incidents, warning that consumers should stop using and retailers should stop selling alcohol-fueled fire pits.

Ethanol Fireplace Fuel Recall

The CPSC’s recent MoonSoll and Magic Chems ethanol fireplace fuel recall notes that these products were sold online at Amazon.com from May 2025 through July 2025, more than six months after the CPSC consumer alert was issued in December of last year.

According to federal regulators, the recalled ethanol fuel bottles do not comply with federal safety requirements for portable fuel containers because they were sold without the flame mitigation devices mandated under the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act, creating a serious flash-fire hazard. They also violate federal rules on misleading disclaimers under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, since the labels falsely describe the contents as “non-toxic.”

The recalled fuel comes in clear bottles with red or green caps and was sold individually or in three-packs, in both 500 mL and 1,000 mL sizes. The front label displays the brand name and the bottle’s capacity.

Consumers are being urged to stop using the recalled fuel bottles immediately, keep them away from children and contact the importer, Demlar, for a full refund. Demlar is asking customers to write “Do not use” and the Amazon order number on the container with a permanent marker, then submit a photo to info@demlar.com.

Afterward, the fuel bottles should be disposed of according to local and state rules for hazardous waste, which usually vary by community. The recommended approach is to leave the product in its original container, clearly label it “Do Not Use,” and take it to a local hazardous waste drop-off site.

Consumers with additional questions can contact Demlar at 943-212-3054 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at info@demlar.com, or online at https://demlar.com/recall-1 or Demlar.com, and click the “Recall” link at the top of the page.

Tabletop Fire Pit Lawsuits

As a result of hazardous designs and products sold through Amazon.com, Walmart and other major retailers, 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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