Brookstone Fire Pit Recall Targets Nearly 49,000 Units Over Sudden Flame Hazard
Nearly 48,700 Brookstone-branded tabletop fire pits sold across the United States are being recalled after reports of unexpected flames and serious burn injuries, including second- and third-degree burns.
The recall involves fire pits imported by Southern Telecom Inc., a Brooklyn, New York-based company, and affects products sold through several well-known retailers, including Macy’s, Marshalls and T.J. Maxx. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall on Aug. 13, urging consumers to stop using the affected fire pits immediately because of the risk of sudden and uncontrolled flames.
The recalled products were designed for use both indoors and outdoors and were sold at relatively low prices, generally between $20 and $25. They were available nationwide from February 2023 through December 2024, giving consumers a long period during which the products could have entered homes.
The safety concern involves the way the fire pits can behave when liquid fuel is used. According to the recall information, the products may allow flames to escape unexpectedly from the base or cause a dangerous burst of fire from the fuel container. These incidents can happen suddenly and may expose users or people nearby to intense flames.
Southern Telecom has received two reports involving flame jetting or flames escaping from the bottom of the fire pit. Both reported incidents resulted in injuries. The injuries included second- and third-degree burns, highlighting the potential seriousness of the hazard.
The term “flame jetting” refers to a sudden release of flames that can occur when fuel vapours ignite inside or around a fuel container. With liquid-fuel fire pits, the danger can be especially difficult to recognise because a flame may become difficult to see before a person attempts to add more fuel.
The recalled Brookstone fire pits are round or hexagonal in shape. Consumers who still have one should check the packaging for the affected model numbers: BSFIREPIT01, BSFIREPIT02 and BSFIREPIT03. The model information is printed on the bottom of the product packaging.
The products were sold through a number of brick-and-mortar and online retailers. In addition to Macy’s, Marshalls and T.J. Maxx, the recalled fire pits were sold through Indoff, iBuy and Newton Buying Corp. They were also offered online through Macys.com and other websites.
Because the products were sold for more than a year and through multiple retailers, consumers may not immediately remember where they purchased one. Anyone who owns a Brookstone tabletop fire pit should therefore check the model information rather than relying only on where or when the product was purchased.
Consumers who believe they have an affected fire pit are being told to stop using it immediately. The safety warning is important even for owners who have never experienced a problem with their unit. A product can appear to work normally and still present a safety risk identified through reported incidents.
Consumers are also advised not to sell, donate or give the recalled fire pits to another person. Passing the product to someone else could expose another household to the same hazard.
Southern Telecom is offering consumers a full refund for the recalled products. To request the refund, consumers can provide a photograph of the fire pit with the word “Recalled”, their name and the date written on it in permanent marker, according to the recall instructions. After following the required refund process, consumers should safely dispose of the recalled product.
Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Southern Telecom at 877-832-3822. The company is also handling refund requests through its customer-support system.
The recall is part of a broader consumer-safety concern involving small tabletop fire pits that use alcohol or other liquid fuels. Federal safety officials have previously warned that certain liquid-burning fire pits can create dangerous pool fires or flame-jetting incidents. When liquid fuel spreads or its vapours ignite unexpectedly, flames can rapidly grow beyond the intended area of the fire pit.
The danger is particularly serious because liquid-fuel flames can become difficult to see under some conditions. A person may believe a fire has gone out and attempt to add more fuel, only to encounter remaining heat, flame or combustible vapours. That can cause a sudden flare-up and potentially send burning fuel toward the person using the product or anyone standing nearby.
For consumers, the safest step is straightforward: if a Brookstone tabletop fire pit matches one of the recalled models, do not use it again. Do not attempt to test it to see whether it is working properly, and do not give it to another person.
The recall also serves as a reminder that inexpensive tabletop fire features should not be treated like ordinary decorative items. Products that rely on flammable liquid fuel can create significant risks when they are refilled, moved or relit. Keeping the product away from children and combustible materials is important, but those precautions do not eliminate a defect-related hazard.
Consumers who have already experienced a fire, burn or other safety problem involving one of these products should document the incident and report it to the appropriate consumer-safety authorities. Medical attention should be sought for any serious burn injury.
With tens of thousands of units distributed nationwide, the recall could affect consumers who purchased the fire pits several years ago and still have them stored at home. Checking garages, patios, outdoor storage areas and other places where seasonal products may be kept could help identify an affected unit before it is used again.
For now, the key message for owners is to stop using the recalled Brookstone fire pits, verify the model number, follow the refund instructions and dispose of the product safely. The reported injuries show why consumers should take the warning seriously, even if their own fire pit has never previously shown signs of a problem.
Sources
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), official recalls and product safety information. CPSC Recalls & Product Safety Warnings
Southern Telecom, official company recall and safety information. Southern Telecom
