Brookstone Tabletop Fire Pit Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

A Brookstone Tabletop Fire Pit sold through Macy’s and other retailers sits at the center of a product-liability lawsuit and a federal safety recall. Southern Telecom Inc. imports and sells the fire pit under the Brookstone name. Southern Telecom recalled about 48,700 of the fire pits on August 13, 2026. The recall followed two reports that pooled fuel threw flames onto nearby people during use. A Michigan couple separately sued Macy’s, Brookstone’s brand holder and Southern Telecom over a similar burn, filed January 15, 2026. That individual lawsuit was later terminated in the court’s docket. No class action or MDL has formed.

Latest Brookstone Tabletop Fire Pit Lawsuit Updates

August 13, 2026: CPSC and Southern Telecom Recall the Brookstone Tabletop Fire Pit

Southern Telecom Inc. and the Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled about 48,700 Brookstone-branded Tabletop Fire Pits, models BSFIREPIT01, BSFIREPIT02 and BSFIREPIT03. The recall took effect on August 13, 2026, according to the CPSC recall notice [1]. The open fuel reservoir can throw flames onto nearby people during an uncontrolled pool fire. Southern Telecom reported two such incidents to CPSC, detailed in Reported Injuries or Damages below, and it is offering refunds to owners.

February 20, 2026: Kendall Lawsuit Shows as Terminated in Court Docket

The public docket for Kendall v. Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc., et al., No. 1:26-cv-00158 in the Western District of Michigan shows the case terminated on February 20, 2026, according to the same CourtListener docket record. Michelle and Chase Kendall filed it January 15, 2026 after a burn injury they attribute to the fire pit’s open-reservoir design. The public docket entries available state no settlement amount, verdict or reason for the termination.

January 15, 2026: Michigan Couple Files Suit Against Southern Telecom and Brookstone’s Brand Holder

Michelle and Chase Kendall filed suit against the fire pit’s importer, retailer and brand holder, per the same public court docket named above. The complaint alleges defective design and inadequate warning of flame-jetting hazards. The complaint, docketed as No. 1:26-cv-00158, seeks damages for burns the Kendalls attribute to the fire pit’s open fuel reservoir. It was filed under diversity jurisdiction as a tort product-liability claim, with both plaintiffs demanding a jury trial.

December 19, 2024: CPSC Warns About the Fire Pit Category Generally

The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a category-wide alert. It warned shoppers away from any alcohol- or liquid-burning fire pit that fails voluntary standard ASTM F3363-19 [2]. The alert did not name Brookstone specifically. CPSC said this category of fire pits has been associated with two deaths and at least 60 injuries since 2019. Those injuries came from pool fires and flame jetting. The Brookstone-specific recall and lawsuit came later, in 2026.

What Is a Brookstone Tabletop Fire Pit?

A Brookstone Tabletop Fire Pit is a round or hexagonal concrete container that holds burning liquid alcohol. CPSC groups it with a pour-and-ignite fire pit category also covered in a separate CPSC brand warning [3]. Brookstone’s units use that same pour-and-ignite design: alcohol poured into an open bowl and ignited in the same spot. CPSC says this violates voluntary standard ASTM F3363-19 and can cause pool fires or flame jetting.

Who May Be Affected?

Anyone who owned or used a Brookstone Tabletop Fire Pit, models BSFIREPIT01, BSFIREPIT02 or BSFIREPIT03, may be affected. So may anyone standing nearby when the fire pit produced an uncontrolled pool fire or flame jetting during refueling. CPSC received two reports from Southern Telecom about flame-jetting injuries, detailed in Reported Injuries or Damages below. In a separate case, a Michigan couple filed a product-liability claim over a similar burn from the same fire pit design. That lawsuit lists Macy’s, the Brookstone brand holder and the importer as defendants. It argues the fire pit was defectively designed and sold without adequate flame-jetting warning. Only an individual legal review can confirm whether an injury supports a claim. Anyone burned by this fire pit, or a relative of someone who was, can request a free case review from Schmidt & Clark. The review looks at the model, the incident and any medical records before discussing possible next steps.

Reported Injuries or Damages

Southern Telecom told CPSC it received two reports of flame jetting or flames escaping the fire pit’s container. Both reports involved injuries with second-degree and third-degree burns. These figures come from the company’s recall report and are not the same as a court record. The Kendall complaint separately alleges the fire pit’s open reservoir caused a burn injury after refueling. A complaint’s allegations are not proven facts. No published study or regulator finding beyond the CPSC recall speaks specifically to Brookstone-branded units. Anyone with second- or third-degree burns from a fire pit like this should get medical care first. Keeping records of that treatment helps document the extent of an injury over time.

Recall and Regulatory Background

The Brookstone Tabletop Fire Pit was recalled in August 2026 as CPSC Recall No. 26-687, covering about 48,700 units sold at Macy’s, Marshalls, T.J. Maxx and other stores from February 2023 through December 2024. The remedy is a refund from Southern Telecom. A recall does not by itself establish legal liability. For the wider category of liquid-fuel fire pits under CPSC review, see the tabletop fire pit recall page.

Evidence to Preserve

If you or a family member was hurt by a Brookstone Tabletop Fire Pit, save these items right away, before anything is lost or thrown away:

• The fire pit itself, with its model number and UPC code visible on the packaging or base
• Your receipt, order confirmation or credit card statement showing the purchase
• Photographs of the fire pit, the burn injury and the scene where it happened
• Medical records, bills and discharge instructions from every visit related to the burn
• Any emails, refund confirmations or other messages with Southern Telecom or the retailer

These records help establish what happened, when it happened, and how the fire pit was being used at the time of the burn.

Filing Deadlines

Every state sets its own deadline for a product-injury claim, and that deadline is not the same everywhere. For a Brookstone fire pit burn, the countdown usually starts on the injury date. Some states start that countdown on the date a doctor links the burn to the fire pit rather than the injury date itself. Your state of residence, rather than where you bought or used it, controls which rule applies. Missing that window can end a claim that would otherwise have merit. Getting legal advice soon after a burn helps protect your options before time runs out.

Potential Compensation

A product-liability claim over a Brookstone fire pit burn, like the Kendall case, can seek several categories of damages. That happens only when a court or settlement supports them. Those categories include medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and permanent scarring or disfigurement. No settlement amount or jury verdict has been reported for this fire pit. Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. A lawyer can explain how potential compensation categories like these might apply to your case.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Brookstone Tabletop Fire Pit Recall Still Active?

Yes, CPSC has not marked the August 13, 2026 Brookstone Tabletop Fire Pit recall closed or completed. Southern Telecom is still offering refunds. Owners can reach the company at 877-832-3822 to start one.

Is There a Brookstone Tabletop Fire Pit Lawsuit Class Action?

No, there is no class action or multidistrict litigation for the Brookstone Tabletop Fire Pit. The JPML’s pending-MDL list includes three fire-related dockets: MDL-3040 (Chrysler Pacifica Fire Recall), MDL-3191 (Non-AFFF Firefighter Turnout Gear) and MDL-3179 (Fire Apparatus Antitrust). None of them involves tabletop fire pits.

What Models of Brookstone Fire Pit Were Recalled?

The Brookstone Fire Pit models that were recalled are BSFIREPIT01, BSFIREPIT02 and BSFIREPIT03. Each is identified by its UPC code, 680079015930, 680079015947 or 680079015954, printed on the bottom of the product packaging next to the model number.

What Are Southern Telecom’s Hours for the Brookstone Fire Pit Recall?

Southern Telecom’s recall line for the Brookstone Fire Pit is staffed 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. Outside those hours, consumers can email the company or use the Recall Information page on its website.

Do I Need a Lawyer for a Brookstone Tabletop Fire Pit Lawsuit Claim?

You do not need a lawyer to report a Brookstone Tabletop Fire Pit injury to CPSC. Pursuing a lawsuit claim like the Kendall case is different. It involves filing under federal diversity jurisdiction, classified in court records as Nature of Suit 245, tort product liability, which usually takes legal help.

Where Was the Brookstone Fire Pit Sold?

The Brookstone Fire Pit was sold online at Macys.com and other websites, per Southern Telecom’s recall notice. It was available at additional stores (Indoff, iBuy and Newton Buying Corp.) beyond the three chains named in Recall and Regulatory Background, priced $20 to $25 during that same window.

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/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
3. https://www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/2025/CPSC-Urges-Consumers-to-Stop-Using-FLIKRFIRE-Tabletop-Fireplaces-Due-to-Flame-Jetting-and-Fire-Hazards-Two-Deaths-and-Serious-Burn-Injuries-Reported