BRIAN & DANY Fire Pit Injury Lawsuit: What Consumers Should Know

BRIAN & DANY tabletop fire pits that burn ethanol or isopropyl alcohol raise safety and legal questions for owners and anyone burned. CPSC says liquid-fuel fire pits can cause pool fires and flame jetting that burn users and bystanders. No BRIAN & DANY lawsuit, recall, CPSC warning or MDL has been found. A burn injury claim would be reviewed case by case. CPSC warned about the whole category of liquid-fuel fire pits in December 2024. It urges consumers to stop using these fire pits and dispose of them.

Latest BRIAN & DANY Fire Pit Lawsuit Updates

August 13, 2026: CPSC Announces Brookstone-Branded Fire Pit Recall

CPSC announced Recall No. 26-687 of about 48,700 Brookstone-branded tabletop fire pits [1]. Southern Telecom Inc. of Brooklyn, New York imported them. The pits have a concrete open reservoir for liquid alcohol. The remedy is a refund. It is a different brand from BRIAN & DANY. CPSC listed the hazard as uncontrolled pool fires and flame jetting. The firm received two reports of flames escaping the container, with two injuries including second-degree and third-degree burns.

July 16, 2026: CPSC Warns About Houswise Tabletop Fire Pits

CPSC issued Product Safety Warning No. 26-615 on Houswise Tabletop Fire Pits after it received more than two dozen reports. The reports resulted in seven injuries, including third-degree burns [2]. CPSC says the fire pits have been sold online since March 2023. The manufacturer, Furmia LLC, has not agreed to recall these products or offer a remedy to consumers. A warning is not a recall.

May 7, 2026: CPSC Warns About Northlight Bio Ethanol Fireplaces

CPSC’s Product Safety Warning No. 26-473 covers Northlight Bio Ethanol Portable Tabletop Fireplaces [3]. The warning lists item numbers IF91990 to IF91994, IF91996 and IF91997. The fireplaces were sold online for about $35 to $90. The retailer, Gordon Companies Inc., has not agreed to recall the fireplaces. Owners can match the item numbers against the product packaging.

April 2, 2026: CPSC Warns About Rozato Tabletop Fire Pits

Product Safety Warning No. 26-364 from CPSC covers Rozato Tabletop Fire Pits [4]. CPSC said these fire pits have been associated with one death and multiple burn injuries. Sales ran online from 2022 to present at about $15 to $70. The retailer, Rozato, has not agreed to recall them.

September 18, 2025: CPSC Announces Five Below Fire Pit Recall

CPSC announced Recall No. 25-467 of about 66,000 Five Below tabletop fire pits [5]. CPSC says alcohol fuel can splash or leak from the reservoir during use and cause a flash fire. Five Below received one report of flames escaping from a tabletop fire pit. No injuries have been reported. The remedy is a refund. The pits were sold from April 2024 through August 2025 for between $2.50 and $5.

December 19, 2024: CPSC Issues Alert on Liquid-Burning Fire Pits

CPSC issued Consumer Alert No. 25-074, urging consumers not to buy or use fire pits that burn pooled alcohol or other liquid fuel [6]. They have been associated with two deaths and at least 60 injuries since 2019. These products are also sold as tabletop fire pits, fire pots, miniature fireplaces or portable fires for indoor use. The alert is category-wide and names no brand.

October 17, 2024: CPSC Announces Colsen Fire Pit Recall

CPSC announced Recall No. 25-015 of about 89,500 Colsen-branded tabletop fire pits [7]. CPSC received 31 reports of flame jetting and flames escaping the concrete container, with 19 burn injuries. The remedy is to dispose of the fire pits. The firm said it does not have the financial resources to offer a remedy. Sales ran from January 2020 to July 2024 at prices between $40 and $90.

Who May Be Affected?

People burned while lighting, refueling or putting out an ethanol or isopropyl alcohol tabletop fire pit may be affected. Bystanders near the pour may be affected too. CPSC says a small flame in the fire pit can be hard to see and can ignite liquid fuel as it is poured. A Testmarket review of a BRIAN & DANY tabletop fire pit says to use ethanol fuel, with isopropyl alcohol as an alternative [8]. It adds that the flame burns briefly, so the pit needs frequent refueling. The same review says the model has no auto-shutoff, so the flame must be put out by hand. Whether a person has a claim depends on individual facts, and only a legal review can look at them.

Reported Injuries or Damages

CPSC says igniting a pool of alcohol or other liquid fuel in a fire pit’s open container creates an uncontrollable pool fire. The fire can suddenly produce larger, hotter flames that can spread beyond the fire pit product. The CPSC alert says isopropyl alcohol, ethanol and similar liquid fuels burn with flame temperatures over 1,600°F and can cause third degree burns in less than one second. The injury and death counts in the alert are regulator reports about the whole category of liquid-fuel fire pits. No incident count names BRIAN & DANY.

Recall and Regulatory Background

CPSC has named other brands in recalls and warnings. For details, see our page on tabletop fire pit recalls and lawsuits. The JPML pending MDL report of September 1, 2026 lists no tabletop fire pit docket [9]. A recall or warning on another brand does not show liability for any BRIAN & DANY product.

Evidence to Preserve

Keep these items, because they can show which product was involved and how the injury happened:

• The fire pit itself and its burner insert, kept in the condition it was in after the accident.
• The fuel bottle or container, the brand of fuel used and any extinguishing tool or lid.
• Packaging, model information and instructions, which help show which fire pit a person used.
• The product listing, order record and receipt that show where and when the fire pit was bought.
• Photographs of the product, the scene and the injuries, taken as soon as possible.
• Medical records and bills that document the burns and the treatment received.
• Names of anyone who saw the fire, along with how to reach them.

Filing Deadlines

Filing deadlines for injury claims come from state law. They vary with where you live and when the burn happened. Missing a deadline can end a claim even when the facts are strong, so a prompt check with a lawyer matters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is Flame Jetting?

Flame jetting is the term CPSC uses for flames that erupt from a container of liquid fuel. The burning liquid is propelled onto the person pouring or onlookers. CPSC has a flame jetting safety video that demonstrates the potential force.

What Does the Research Say About Alcohol-Burning Fire Pit Injuries?

On alcohol-burning fire pit injuries, CPSC’s alert says fire pits that need liquid fuel poured into an open container and ignited in the same place violate voluntary standard ASTM F3363-19. The standard is meant to prevent pool fires and flame jetting.

How Do I Report a Fire Pit Burn Injury to CPSC?

To report a fire pit burn injury to CPSC, use SaferProducts.gov or call CPSC’s hotline at 800-638-2772. You can report any product-related injury this way. CPSC also says sellers should stop selling these products.

What Should I Do with the Fire Pit After an Accident?

After an accident, store the fire pit unused and safely away from children until a lawyer says it can be discarded. Ask before throwing it away, because the fire pit itself may be evidence in a claim.

References

1. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Southern-Telecom-Recalls-Brookstone-Branded-Tabletop-Fire-Pits-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Burn-Injury-or-Death-from-Flame-Jetting-and-Fire-Hazards
2. https://www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/2026/CPSC-Warns-Consumers-to-Stop-Using-Houswise-Tabletop-Fire-Pits-Immediately-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Burn-Injury-or-Death-from-Flame-Jetting-and-Fire-Hazards
3. https://www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/2026/CPSC-Warns-Consumers-to-Stop-Using-Northlight-Bio-Ethanol-Portable-Tabletop-Fireplaces-Immediately-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Burn-Injury-or-Death-from-Flame-Jetting-and-Fire-Hazards
4. https://www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/2026/CPSC-Warns-Consumers-to-Stop-Using-Rozato-Tabletop-Fire-Pits-Immediately-Due-to-Flame-Jetting-and-Fire-Hazards-One-Death-and-Serious-Burn-Injuries-Reported
5. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Five-Below-Recalls-Tabletop-Fire-Pits-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Burn-Injury-from-Flame-Jetting-and-Fire-Hazards
6. https://www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/2025/Consumer-Alert-Stop-Using-Alcohol-or-Other-Liquid-Burning-Fire-Pits-That-Violate-Voluntary-Standards-and-Present-Flame-Jetting-and-Fire-Hazards-Two-Deaths-and-Dozens-of-Serious-Burn-Injuries-Reported
7. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Colsen-Recalls-Fire-Pits-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Burn-Injury-from-Flame-Jetting-and-Fire-Spreading-Hazards
8. https://www.testmarket.io/proview/gel-ethanol-fireplaces/brian-dany-tabletop-fire-pit-portable-indoor-fire-pit-tabletop-fireplace-ethanol-table-top-firepit-decor-home-patio-balcony-outdoor-black/10456
9. https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/pending-mdls