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

Ciekope sells a small stove called the Mini Camp Fire on Amazon, and the listing doesn’t show its maker or importer. The fuel type is not stated, so a buyer cannot tell whether it burns liquid fuel. No federal lawsuit, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall or warning names Ciekope. CPSC urges consumers to stop using alcohol and other liquid-burning fire pits. CPSC reports serious burn injuries from pool fires and flame jetting with liquid-fuel tabletop fire pits as a group. Lawsuits against other brands exist. This page covers who may be affected and what evidence to keep.

Latest Ciekope 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 because of uncontrolled pool fires and flame jetting [1]. The remedy is a refund. Southern Telecom Inc., the importer in Brooklyn, New York, received two reports resulting in two injuries, including second- and third-degree burns. Brookstone is a different brand from Ciekope.

August 6, 2026: Trevino Suit Against Amazon and Colsen Reported

Times of San Diego reported that Anthony Trevino sued Amazon, the seller, and Colsen and Gusar, the makers, in San Diego Superior Court [2]. These are allegations that no court has decided. He alleges a Colsen fire pit he bought in 2021 exploded as he refueled it in September 2025, causing third-degree burns. Courthouse News lists negligent product liability, design defect, failure to warn, and implied warranty claims [3].

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

CPSC issued Warning 26-615 about Houswise Tabletop Fire Pits, citing the risk of serious burn injury or death from flame jetting and fire hazards [4]. The warning followed more than two dozen reports that resulted in seven injuries, including third-degree burns. The manufacturer, Furmia LLC, has not agreed to recall these products or offer consumers a remedy.

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

CPSC issued Warning 26-473 about Northlight Bio Ethanol Portable Tabletop Fireplaces. It says they can cause pool fires that get out of control, as well as flame jetting [5]. The notice also cites a risk of serious burns or death. Gordon Companies Inc., the retailer, has not agreed to a recall of these fireplaces.

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

CPSC issued Warning 26-364 about Rozato Tabletop Fire Pits because of fire hazards and flame jetting [6]. The headline reports one death and serious burn injuries. Rozato has not agreed to a recall or remedy.

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

CPSC announced Recall 25-467 of about 66,000 Five Below tabletop fire pits sold in two models [7]. The notice says alcohol fuel can splash or leak and cause a flash fire. The remedy is a refund.

December 19, 2024: CPSC Issues Category-Wide Fire Pit Alert

CPSC issued Consumer Alert 25-074 telling consumers to stop buying or using alcohol or other liquid-burning fire pits that violate voluntary safety standards [8]. The alert covers the whole product type and urges sellers to stop selling them.

October 28, 2024: Class Action Filed Against Colsen

ConsumerAffairs reported that Shaneka Barnhart filed a class action against Colsen Fire Pits LLC in North Carolina federal court [9]. The suit claims Colsen sold fire pits that posed serious burn risks and failed to warn consumers.

October 17, 2024: CPSC Announces Colsen Fire Pit Recall

Recall 25-015, announced by CPSC, covers about 89,500 fire pits sold under the Colsen brand. The notice cites 31 reports of flame jetting and flames escaping the concrete container, with 19 burn injuries [10]. The notice says two of those incidents left victims with third-degree burns across more than 40% of the body. Colsen is the brand named in both the class action and the San Diego suit.

What Is a Tabletop Liquid-Fuel Fire Pit?

CPSC says FLIKRFIRE Tabletop Fireplaces are small, decorative bowls or open containers [11]. Users pour isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol into the bowl. They then ignite the pooled alcohol where it was poured. The same warning says igniting pooled alcohol in the bowl creates an uncontrollable pool fire. The flames can suddenly grow larger and spread beyond the product. This describes the FLIKRFIRE product and says nothing about any Ciekope model.

Who May Be Affected?

People who bought or used an alcohol or other liquid-burning fire pit that requires pouring fuel into an open container may be affected. These products are also sold under names such as tabletop fire pits, fire pots, miniature fireplaces, and portable fires for indoor use, CPSC says. It also says flames and burning liquid can reach the consumer or bystanders. A legal review looks at the facts of each person’s injury, so these circumstances do not mean that any particular person qualifies.

Reported Injuries or Damages

CPSC Consumer Alert 25-074 says liquid-burning fire pits are associated with two deaths and at least 60 injuries since 2019. The counts come from reports and do not show that any one product caused an injury. Anthony Trevino alleges third-degree burns across his face, ears, neck, torso, arms, hands, and fingers. He also alleges permanent scarring and seeks money for lost earnings and medical expenses. Shaneka Barnhart’s class action alleges that Colsen fire pits caused fires and serious burn injuries. Both sets of allegations are unproven. Nothing in these reports ties any of these burns to a Ciekope fire pit.

Recall and Regulatory Background

No MDL has been formed for tabletop fire pits, according to the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation. Our tabletop fire pit recall page covers warnings and recalls for the whole product type.

Evidence to Preserve

These items can help show what happened if you or someone you know was burned by a fire pit:

• The fire pit and all of its parts, kept in the condition they were in after the accident
• The fuel container and any remaining fuel, with the brand and type noted if you know them
• The instructions, packaging, and any labels that came with the fire pit
• The order confirmation, receipt, and online listing that show where and when you bought it
• Photographs of the device, the scene, and your injuries, taken as soon as possible
• Medical records and bills for every visit related to the burn injuries
• Any recall or safety emails you received about the fire pit or its seller
• The names and contact details of anyone who saw what happened or helped afterward

Filing Deadlines

Deadlines for a product-liability claim over a burn injury are set by state law. The deadline that applies depends on where you live and when the injury happened. If a deadline passes, a claim can be lost however strong the evidence looks. If you are thinking about a claim after a burn injury, check with a lawyer promptly so you know which date applies to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I File a Ciekope Fire Pit Lawsuit After a Burn Injury?

Whether you can file a Ciekope fire pit lawsuit after a burn injury depends on your own facts. Anthony Trevino’s complaint alleges product-liability claims against a maker and a seller, and a court has not decided them. No source says whether a Ciekope buyer has a comparable claim.

What Is Flame Jetting on a Tabletop Fire Pit?

Flame jetting on a tabletop fire pit can occur when someone refills a liquid-burning fire pit while any flame is present. CPSC says a small, hard-to-see flame can ignite fuel as it is poured.

What Is the ASTM F3363-19 Safety Standard for Fire Pits?

ASTM F3363-19 is a voluntary safety standard that CPSC says is designed to prevent pool fires and flame jetting in fire pit products that burn liquids. CPSC says requiring users to pour fuel into an open bowl and ignite it there violates the standard.

What Does the Research Say About Tabletop Fire Pit Burns?

CPSC’s findings on tabletop fire pit burns say isopropyl alcohol, ethanol or bioethanol, and similar liquid fuels burn at flame temperatures over 1,600°F. CPSC says these fuels can cause third-degree burns in less than one second.

How Do I Report a Dangerous Tabletop Fire Pit to CPSC?

You can report a dangerous tabletop fire pit or a product-related injury to CPSC on SaferProducts.gov. CPSC’s December 19, 2024 alert names that website as the place to report a dangerous product or an injury.

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.courthousenews.com/san-diego-man-sues-amazon-after-recalled-tabletop-fire-pit-explodes/
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. https://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/class-action-suit-filed-against-colsen-fire-pits-110424.html
10. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Colsen-Recalls-Fire-Pits-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Burn-Injury-from-Flame-Jetting-and-Fire-Spreading-Hazards
11. 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