WASHINGTON, DC — A recall has been issued for 265,000 portable fire pits sold under the Sharper Image brand after federal safety officials warned they can create a serious burn hazard. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said ignited fuel can escape from the unit or cause flame jetting from fuel containers, putting users at risk of severe burn and fire injuries.
Allstar Marketing Group, which handles the product, has received four reports of ignited fuel moving out of the fire pit during use. Those incidents led to four injuries, including third- and fourth-degree burns to different parts of the body. Consumers who own the recalled fire pits are being told to stop using them right away.
Which Sharper Image tabletop fire pits are included in the recall
The recall covers Outdoor Sharper Image-Branded Tabletop Fire Pits and Sharper Image-Branded Tabletop Infinity Fire Pits. The Consumer Product Safety Commission described the products as small cylindrical concrete fire pits with a removable snuffing lid and an open burn chamber at the top.
The units also include a steel base and tempered-glass side panels. According to the safety notice, the design can allow fuel-related flames to escape in a way that creates the burn risk tied to the recall.
Consumers do not need to guess based only on style name if they are unsure whether they own one. The company’s recall instructions direct owners to follow the registration steps before discarding the product, which helps confirm whether a particular unit is covered.
Where the recalled fire pits were sold and when they reached stores
The tabletop fire pits were sold nationwide at a wide range of major retailers, including Ace Hardware, Burlington, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Kohl’s, Marshalls, Nordstrom, Rite Aid, Target, TJ Maxx, Walgreens and Walmart. They were also sold online through Amazon.com and HSN.com.
Sales ran from January 2023 through June 2026, with prices generally between $30 and $50. That long sales window means the affected products may still be in homes, patios, garages or storage areas even if they were purchased more than a year ago.
The recall’s broad retail footprint matters because many consumers may have bought the product as an impulse purchase for outdoor entertaining. Federal officials are treating the risk as significant enough to warrant immediate action rather than continued use.
What the government says can happen when the fire pit is used
The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the danger involves ignited flammable liquid escaping from the fire pit or triggering flame jetting from the fuel container. Either scenario can expose a user to sudden fire bursts and serious injury.
In the incidents reported to Allstar Marketing Group, the fuel moved from the unit while it was being used. The injuries that followed included both third- and fourth-degree burns, showing why the agency is warning consumers not to keep using the product while waiting for instructions.
Outdoor fire pits are often marketed as a convenient way to add ambiance to patios and tables, but this recall shows how quickly a decorative item can become hazardous when fuel behaves unpredictably. The safety warning is aimed at preventing more injuries before they happen.
How owners can get a refund for the recalled product
Anyone with one of the recalled fire pits should stop using it immediately and contact Allstar Marketing Group for a full refund. The company is requiring consumers to register at www.firepitrecall.expertinquiry.com as part of the refund process.
Owners will also need to write “RECALLED – DO NOT USE” on the product in permanent marker and submit three photos following the instructions posted on Allstar’s recall page. Once registration is confirmed, consumers should discard any remaining fuel in line with local hazardous-waste rules.
After that, the recalled fire pits should be thrown away safely. The company’s directions are meant to keep the product from being used again and to reduce the chance of additional burn injuries.
Why this recall matters for households that bought the fire pit for outdoor use
The recall is a reminder that small tabletop products can still carry major safety risks when they involve open flame and liquid fuel. Because these units were sold through national chains and online marketplaces, they may be in the hands of casual buyers who do not regularly track product recalls.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission’s notice gives consumers a clear next step: stop using the item, complete the registration process and dispose of both the fuel and the fire pit properly. Following those instructions can limit the chance of another injury tied to the same design.
With summer and outdoor entertaining driving demand for portable fire features, the recall may affect households that considered the item a simple decorative accessory. Federal officials say the documented injuries show it is not safe to keep using the product as sold.
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