Houswise Tabletop Fire Pit Warning Issued Over Flame Jetting Burn Hazard

Officials have received more than two dozen reports of fuel leaks, sudden bursts of fire and unexpectedly high flames with the tabletop fire fits.

More than 50,000 Houswise Tabletop Fire Pits are being recalled due to the risk of uncontrolled fires and flames shooting from fuel containers, which could result in serious or fatal burn injuries.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the Houswise Tabletop Fire Pit warning on July 16, indicating that flames may burn across the surface of pooled or spilled alcohol, creating an uncontrolled fire that can spread beyond the fire pit.

Tabletop Fire Pit Dangers

A tabletop fire pit is a small, portable device designed to sit on a table or other flat surface. It typically burns liquid alcohol or another clean-burning fuel to produce an open flame for warmth, ambiance or cooking. Consumers often use tabletop fire pits on patios, decks and balconies, or indoors when the product is specifically approved for indoor use.

The affected Houswise fire pits require users to pour liquid fuel into an open container and ignite it. These fuels can burn at temperatures exceeding 1,600°F and cause third-degree burns in less than one second. Spilled or pooled fuel may also ignite, causing flames to spread rapidly across nearby surfaces or onto consumers.

Over the last year, these dangers have resulted in a rising number of serious burn injuries among people refilling tabletop fire pits and nearby bystanders.

As a result, tabletop fire pit lawsuits are now being filed against various different manufacturers, distributors and retailers accused of selling dangerously designed products without adequate safety features, refueling instructions or warnings about invisible flames and flame jetting.

Houswise Tabletop Fire Pit Warning

Federal officials are advising consumers to immediately stop using Houswise Tabletop Fire Pits following more than two dozen reports of flame-jetting, fuel leaking outside of the fire pit and unexpectedly high flames resulting in seven injuries, including third-degree burns.

The warning includes at least 53,500 fire pits with rectangular, round or square bases and include the model names:

• Vesper
• Altair
• Quad
• Astra

These fire pits were sold in various colors, including marble, black, light gray and dark gray, and were sold with accessories such as skewers and cheese boards.

All of the affected fire pits were manufactured in China and sold online on Houswise, Amazon, Walmart and other retailers since March 2023.

Consumers are urged to stop using the products immediately, dispose of them and not to sell or give away the products. Any incidents involving injuries or product defects can be reported to the CPSC at www.SaferProducts.gov.

Tabletop Fire Pit Lawsuits

Following multiple recalls and burn reports, attorneys nationwide are investigating potential tabletop firepit lawsuits involving those injured or who lost loved ones due to flame jetting, flashbacks and explosions.

Injuries linked to tabletop fire pits include:

• Second- and third-degree burns requiring medical treatment
• Permanent scarring, nerve damage or limited mobility
• Inhalation injuries caused by sudden bursts of flame
• Incidents occurring during refueling that trigger flare-ups
• Fatal injuries linked to fire pit explosions
• Lost income due to time away from work
• Ongoing medical care, including hospitalization and rehabilitation
• Lasting disfigurement or emotional and psychological trauma

Consumers who suffered burn injuries caused by a tabletop fire pit may be eligible to receive compensation for their injuries. Tabletop fire pit attorneys can help determine the product involved, evaluate whether it contained a defect or was included in a recall, and discuss the legal options that could be available.

Lawyers are pursuing these claims on a contingency fee basis, which means there are no upfront legal fees or expenses. Attorneys are paid only if they recover compensation on your behalf.

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