Popular portable fire pit recalled for posing a burn risk

article Sharper Image Tabletop Fire Pits and Sharper Image Tabletop Infinity Fire Pits were recalled over burn risks. (Photo courtesy of the Consumer Product Safety Commission) The Brief Sharper Image-Branded Tabletop Fire Pits and Sharper Image-Branded Tabletop Infinity Fire Pits were recalled over a potential burn hazard. The products were sold at multiple retailers like Amazon and Home Depot. Consumers with these fire pits should contact the manufacturer to receive a refund. A recall has been issued for 265,000 portable fire pits related to a burn hazard. Consumer Product Safety Commission officials explained in a release that ignited flammable liquid can escape from the fire pits or trigger "flame jetting" from the fuel containers that pose a risk of severe injury from burn and fire risks. Allstar Marketing Group received four reports of ignited fuel moving from the unit during use, resulting in four injuries including third and fourth degree burns to various body parts, the CPSC noted. Which portable fire pit products were recalled? Why you should care: The recall involves outdoor Sharper Image-Branded Tabletop Fire Pits and Sharper Image-Branded Tabletop Infinity Fire Pits . Consumer Product Safety Commission officials said the product features a small cylindrical concrete body with a removable" snuffing lid and an open burn chamber at the top." It also has a steel base and tempered‑glass side panels. RELATED: Thousands of fabric dressers sold on Amazon recalled These portable fire pits were sold at Ace Hardware, Burlington, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Kohl’s, Marshalls, Nordstrom, Rite Aid, Target, TJ Maxx, Walgreens, Walmart and other retailers nationwide, and online, including Amazon.com and Hsn.com between January 2023 and June 2026 in the price range of $30 and $50. Are refunds available for the recalled portable fire pits? What you can do: Owners of the portable fire pits should stop using them immediately and call Allstar to receive a full refund. Additionally, consumers will be asked to register at www.firepitrecall.expertinquiry.com , write "RECALLED – DO NOT USE" in permanent marker, and submit three pictures after the instructions on Allstar’s recall page. Once the registration is confirmed, consumers discard any remaining fuel to comply with local hazardous-waste requirements and throw away the recalled fire pits safely. The Source: Information for this story was provided by a Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice. This story was reported from Washington, D.C. Recalls Consumer