Burnglow Fire Pit Lawsuit Update: Injuries, Recall Status, and Legal Options

If you were burned by a Burnglow fire pit, you may be wondering whether you can take legal action. Liquid-fuel tabletop fire pits have been linked to flame jetting and sudden pool fires, which can cause serious burns. No recall, CPSC warning or lawsuit has named Burnglow so far. Burn victims have sued other makers and Amazon, and one class action filed in North Carolina targets Colsen. These cases are allegations only. CPSC urges people to stop using liquid-burning fire pits that violate voluntary standards, according to its December 2024 alert. It has also issued three recalls and three warnings on comparable tabletop fire pits since October 2024.

Latest Burnglow Fire Pit Lawsuit Updates

August 13, 2026: CPSC Announces Brookstone Fire Pit Recall

CPSC announced Recall 26-687 of about 48,700 Brookstone-branded tabletop fire pits imported by Southern Telecom Inc. of Brooklyn, New York [1]. The company received two reports. Both involved flame jetting and flames escaping the concrete container, resulting in two injuries including second- and third-degree burns. The remedy is a refund. The recall names another brand and does not name Burnglow.

August 5, 2026: Trevino Files Amazon Fire Pit Burn Suit

Times of San Diego reported on August 6, 2026 that Anthony Trevino, 31, sued Amazon, Colsen and Gusar in San Diego Superior Court [2]. The suit concerns third-degree burns from an ethanol tabletop fire pit bought in 2021 and used in 2025. It alleges a defective design and a failure to warn. These are allegations only. It does not name Burnglow.

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

CPSC issued Warning 26-615 telling consumers to stop using Houswise Tabletop Fire Pits immediately [3]. It cites more than two dozen reports of flame jetting, fuel leaking outside the fire pit and unexpectedly high flames. Those reports resulted in seven injuries, according to the warning. The manufacturer, Furmia LLC, has not agreed on a recall or a remedy for these fire pits.

May 7, 2026: CPSC Warns Against Northlight Tabletop Fireplaces

CPSC issued Warning 26-473 on Northlight Bio Ethanol Portable Tabletop Fireplaces, sold at NorthlightSeasonal.com and other online retailers for about $35 to $90 [4]. The warning cites a risk of serious burn injury or death from flame jetting and fire hazards. Gordon Companies Inc. is the retailer, and it has not agreed to recall them.

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

CPSC issued Warning 26-364 on Rozato Tabletop Fire Pits, which it said have been associated with one death and multiple burn injuries [5]. They were sold from 2022 to the present for about $15 to $70. Rozato, the retailer, has not agreed to a recall. CPSC also tells consumers not to sell or give away these hazardous fire pits.

December 19, 2024: CPSC Issues Consumer Alert 25-074

CPSC issued Consumer Alert 25-074 on alcohol or other liquid-burning fire pits [6]. It said these products violate voluntary standard ASTM F3363-19 and have been associated with two deaths and at least 60 injuries since 2019. The alert says fire pits that make users pour liquid fuel into an open container and ignite it there violate the standard.

October 28, 2024: Class Action Filed Against Colsen Fire Pits LLC

ConsumerAffairs reported that Shaneka Barnhart filed a class action against Colsen Fire Pits LLC in North Carolina federal court [7]. She accuses it of selling tabletop fire pits that posed serious burn risks without warning buyers. The suit followed an October 17, 2024 recall of about 89,500 Colsen fire pits, and Colsen told owners to dispose of them. These are allegations.

What Is Flame Jetting?

CPSC’s Colsen Recall 25-015 notice says flame jetting is a serious event that can occur while pouring alcohol, when fire flashes back to the alcohol container and suddenly propels burning alcohol onto people nearby [8]. CPSC’s December 2024 alert describes a separate hazard, a pool fire, which can suddenly produce larger, hotter flames that can spread beyond the fire pit product.

Who May Be Affected?

A person lighting, refilling or sitting near a liquid-fuel tabletop fire pit can be hit by flames and burning liquid. The Trevino complaint describes a fire pit used on a balcony. The recalled Colsen fire pits sold online and at retailers such as Amazon and Walmart from January 2020 to July 2024. Our alcohol-burning fire pit lawsuit page covers the wider category. The cases above involve other brands, so a Burnglow burn needs its own legal review of the product, injury and seller.

Reported Injuries or Damages

Reported injuries come from court complaints and CPSC reports. A complaint states allegations, and a report does not prove what caused each incident. CPSC’s December 2024 alert called these fire pits “extremely dangerous.” The Trevino complaint alleges that the jet of flame hit him “directly in the face and body, leaving him with massive burns and subsequent scarring.” CPSC’s Colsen recall notice cites 31 reports of flame jetting and flames escaping from the concrete container. They resulted in 19 burn injuries. Two incidents left victims with third degree burns across more than 40% of their bodies. Our Colsen fire pit recall page covers that recall.

Recall and Regulatory Background

CPSC has acted on comparable alcohol-burning tabletop fire pits. A recall of another brand does not establish liability for a Burnglow product. Five Below Recall 25-467 on September 18, 2025 covered about 66,000 tabletop fire pits, with a refund as the remedy [9]. The other recalls and warnings are listed in the updates above. The JPML pending MDL report current as of September 1, 2026 lists no fire-pit MDL. Our tabletop fire pit recall page has more detail.

Evidence to Preserve

Keep these items if a liquid-fuel tabletop fire pit burned you or a family member:

• The fire pit itself, including its burner, reservoir or insert, in the condition it was left after the injury, stored and unused.
• The fuel bottle and any leftover fuel, plus the lid or flame extinguisher that came with the fire pit.
• Instructions, labels and packaging that show the product name, model and any printed warnings.
• The order confirmation, receipt or listing that shows where and when you bought the fire pit.
• Photographs of the product, the scene and your injuries as they heal over time.
• Medical records and bills from every provider who treated the burns.
• Names and contact details of anyone who saw the accident happen.
• Messages with the seller, the maker or the online marketplace about the product.

Filing Deadlines

Filing deadlines come from state law, so the time limit for a burn injury claim depends on where you live. Dates matter too, such as when the injury happened and when its cause was discovered, which can change the time limit. If the deadline passes, the claim may end, even if the facts look strong. A lawyer can check the deadline that applies, so ask promptly.

Potential Compensation

In burn-injury cases, claims can seek damages for medical expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering and scarring. Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. As an example of potential compensation, the Trevino suit, as reported on August 6, 2026, seeks “monetary compensation for loss of earnings and medical expenses and other issues related to the burns.”

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I File a Burnglow Fire Pit Lawsuit?

A Burnglow fire pit lawsuit could reach the seller, as the Trevino complaint against Amazon, Colsen and Gusar shows. It alleges Amazon’s recall notices on the Colsen fire pit said only that it “may not meet current safety standards.” That is an allegation only.

What Does the Research Show About Tabletop Fire Pit Burns?

On tabletop fire pit burns, CPSC’s October 2024 Colsen recall notice lists the injuries reported. At least six incidents involved surgery, prolonged medical treatment, burn-unit admission, short-term disability, loss of function, physical therapy or permanent disfigurement.

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

You can report a Burnglow fire pit injury to CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, which CPSC lists for reporting a dangerous product or a product-related injury. You can also call CPSC’s hotline at 800-638-2772.

What Is the Barnhart Plaintiff Seeking Against Colsen?

The Barnhart plaintiff seeks to represent affected buyers against Colsen, aiming for damages, costs and a jury trial, ConsumerAffairs reports. She bought her fire pit at Walmart just before the recall.

How Hot Do Alcohol Fire Pit Flames Burn?

Alcohol fire pit flames burn hot, over 1,600°F, according to CPSC. Isopropyl alcohol, ethanol, bioethanol and similar liquid fuels all burn at that temperature. These fuels can cause third degree burns in less than a second.

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://timesofsandiego.com/life/2026/08/06/lawsuit-amazon-third-degree-burns-tabletop-fire-pit/
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
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.consumeraffairs.com/news/class-action-suit-filed-against-colsen-fire-pits-110424.html
8. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Colsen-Recalls-Fire-Pits-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Burn-Injury-from-Flame-Jetting-and-Fire-Spreading-Hazards
9. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Five-Below-Recalls-Tabletop-Fire-Pits-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards