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

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has linked the broader category of alcohol and liquid-fuel fire pits to two deaths and at least 60 injuries since 2019. As of November 2, 2026, the sources reviewed for this page do not identify a CPSC recall specifically naming COPREE or establish that COPREE has been found liable for these injuries.

Quick Facts

• COPREE is a tabletop fire pit brand currently listed among products being investigated by attorneys handling fire pit burn-injury claims.
• CPSC warns that certain liquid-fuel fire pits can cause uncontrolled pool fires and dangerous flame jetting.
• CPSC has associated the broader product category with two deaths and at least 60 injuries since 2019.
• The sources reviewed as of November 2, 2026, do not identify a COPREE-specific CPSC recall.

Latest COPREE Fire Pit Lawsuit Developments

November 2026

A November 2, 2026 review of current CPSC materials and tabletop fire pit litigation sources continues to show COPREE among brands being investigated by attorneys representing people with alleged burn injuries. Johnson//Becker lists COPREE among numerous tabletop fire pit brands its lawyers are investigating while pursuing individual fire pit cases nationwide [1].

The sources reviewed do not identify a CPSC recall specifically naming COPREE. They also do not establish that every COPREE fire pit uses the same design, fuel system, or configuration addressed in CPSC warnings concerning pooled-liquid fire pits.

April 2026

On April 29, 2026, Top Class Actions reported that attorneys investigating tabletop fire pit burn injuries were reviewing products sold under dozens of brand names, including COPREE. The investigation focuses on people who suffered serious burn injuries involving tabletop fire pits, alcohol fire bowls, and similar products [2].

An attorney investigation is not the same as a recall, lawsuit judgment, or finding that a product is defective. Whether a particular COPREE incident supports a product-liability claim depends on the product involved, how the incident occurred, the injuries suffered, available evidence, and applicable state law.

December 2024

On December 19, 2024, CPSC issued a broad warning concerning fire pits that require consumers to pour alcohol or another liquid fuel into an open container or bowl and ignite the pooled liquid. CPSC reported that these types of fire pits had been associated with two deaths and at least 60 injuries since 2019 [3].

CPSC says the products can create uncontrolled pool fires and flame jetting when liquid fuel is used or added under dangerous conditions. The warning applies to a category of pooled-liquid fire pits and should not be represented as a COPREE-specific recall.

June 2024

A U.S. design-patent record issued June 18, 2024, contains a non-patent citation to a COPREE tabletop fire pit offered through Amazon. The citation identifies a COPREE “Tabletop Fire Pit Bowl” listing that the patent examiner visited on February 1, 2024 [4].

This record provides independent evidence that a COPREE-branded tabletop fire pit product was marketed online. It does not establish that the referenced COPREE product was defective, recalled, or involved in a reported injury.

Event	Month/Year	Type	Status	Source	Notes
COPREE status review	November 2026	Investigation	Ongoing	[1]	Brand remains under attorney investigation
Burn-injury investigation	April 2026	Legal investigation	Ongoing	[2]	COPREE included among investigated brands
CPSC fire pit warning	December 2024	Safety warning	Active	[3]	Category-wide pooled-fuel warning
COPREE product documentation	June 2024	Product record	Documented	[4]	Amazon listing cited in patent record

What Is the COPREE Fire Pit Lawsuit Investigation?

The COPREE fire pit investigation is part of a broader examination of serious burn injuries allegedly associated with tabletop fire pits and alcohol fire bowls. Attorneys are reviewing whether certain products may expose users or bystanders to sudden flames, burning liquid, or other dangerous fire behavior.

COPREE appears on lists of brands being evaluated by attorneys handling these claims. The available sources reviewed for this page do not establish a nationwide COPREE class action, multidistrict litigation proceeding, or COPREE-specific settlement program.

Why Are Tabletop Fire Pits Being Investigated?

CPSC has raised particular concerns about fire pits that require users to pour isopropyl alcohol, ethanol, bioethanol, or another liquid fuel into an open container and ignite the fuel where it pools. These designs can create two significant hazards: uncontrolled pool fires and flame jetting.

CPSC states that fire pits requiring consumers to pour liquid fuel into an open container and ignite the pooled liquid can violate requirements of voluntary safety standard ASTM F3363-19. The standard is intended to address hazards including pool fires and flame jetting [3].

Uncontrolled Pool Fires

A pool fire can occur when flames burn across pooled or spilled flammable liquid. CPSC warns that igniting pooled alcohol can suddenly produce larger, hotter flames that spread beyond the fire pit and expose people nearby to severe burns.

Alcohol fuels can also burn extremely hot. According to CPSC, isopropyl alcohol, ethanol, bioethanol, and similar liquid fuels can produce flame temperatures exceeding 1,600°F and can cause third-degree burns in less than one second.

Flame Jetting

Flame jetting can occur when someone attempts to add liquid fuel while a flame remains present. Alcohol flames can sometimes be difficult to see, making a fire pit appear extinguished even though an ignition source remains.

The remaining flame can ignite vapor inside a fuel container as fuel is poured. The resulting pressure can propel flames and burning liquid toward the person refilling the fire pit or nearby bystanders.

How Serious Can Tabletop Fire Pit Injuries Be?

Tabletop fire pit incidents involving other brands demonstrate the potential severity of flame-jetting and pool-fire injuries. These incidents do not establish that COPREE products have caused the same injuries, but they provide important regulatory context for the current investigations.

In October 2024, CPSC recalled Colsen-branded tabletop fire pits after receiving 31 reports involving flame jetting or flames escaping from concrete containers. Nineteen burn injuries were reported, including two incidents involving third-degree burns covering more than 40% of the victims’ bodies [5].

CPSC reported that at least six Colsen incidents involved consequences including surgery, prolonged medical treatment, admission to burn treatment facilities, physical therapy, temporary disability, loss of function, or permanent disfigurement.

Are COPREE Fire Pits Recalled?

The sources reviewed as of November 2, 2026, do not identify a CPSC recall specifically naming COPREE tabletop fire pits. Consumers should therefore distinguish between COPREE’s inclusion in attorney investigations and an official government recall.

CPSC has issued warnings and recalls involving other tabletop fire pit brands. For example, in July 2026 the agency warned consumers to stop using Houswise tabletop fire pits after receiving more than two dozen reports involving flame jetting, leaking fuel, or unexpectedly high flames, with seven injuries reported [6].

Those regulatory actions concern other brands and should not be characterized as evidence of a COPREE recall. Recall and warning information can change, so current CPSC records should be checked when evaluating a particular product.

Could COPREE or a Seller Be Liable for a Fire Pit Injury?

Product-liability law generally allows an injured person to seek compensation when sufficient evidence establishes that a defective or unreasonably dangerous product caused an injury. Potential claims may involve defective design, manufacturing defects, inadequate warnings, negligence, breach of warranty, or other theories depending on state law.

Potentially responsible parties can vary with the facts of the case and may include a manufacturer, importer, distributor, retailer, or other company in the product’s distribution chain. The availability of claims against an online marketplace or seller also depends on applicable state law and the specific transaction.

An attorney investigation alone does not prove that COPREE or any seller is liable. A claimant generally needs evidence connecting the particular product and alleged defect to the incident and resulting injuries.

Who May Be Affected?

People who suffered significant burns while using, lighting, extinguishing, or refilling a COPREE tabletop fire pit may want to have the incident evaluated. Bystanders injured by flames or burning liquid may also have potential claims depending on the facts and applicable law.

Severe burn cases can involve emergency treatment, hospitalization, skin grafts, surgery, rehabilitation, permanent scarring, loss of function, or other long-term consequences. Medical documentation is important when evaluating both causation and damages.

Do I Qualify for a COPREE Fire Pit Lawsuit?

These questions may help determine whether a fire pit injury warrants an individualized legal review:

• Were you or a family member burned while using or standing near a COPREE tabletop fire pit?
• Did the incident involve sudden flames, flame jetting, burning liquid, spilled fuel, or unexpectedly high flames?
• Did the injury require emergency treatment, hospitalization, surgery, skin grafting, burn-center care, or other significant medical treatment?
• Do you still have the fire pit, packaging, receipt, online order information, fuel container, photographs, or other evidence?

Answering yes does not establish liability or guarantee that a lawsuit can be filed. An attorney must consider the product involved, how the incident occurred, medical evidence, potential defendants, applicable law, and filing deadlines.

Evidence to Preserve After a Fire Pit Injury

Physical and documentary evidence can be especially important in a product-liability case. If possible, the fire pit and related components should be preserved in their post-incident condition rather than altered, repaired, discarded, or returned.

• The fire pit and all components involved in the incident
• The fuel container and information identifying the fuel used
• Packaging, instructions, labels, and warnings
• Purchase receipts and online order confirmations
• Photographs or videos of the product and incident scene
• Photographs documenting the progression of burn injuries
• Medical records, bills, and treatment information
• Names and contact information for witnesses

What Compensation May Be Available?

Potential damages depend on the severity of the injury, available evidence, and applicable state law. Recoverable losses in a qualifying product-liability case may include past and future medical expenses, lost income, diminished earning capacity, pain and suffering, scarring, disfigurement, disability, and other documented damages.

Serious burn injuries may require multiple surgeries or prolonged rehabilitation, making future medical costs and long-term functional limitations important considerations. Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

Speak With a COPREE Fire Pit Lawyer

If you or a loved one suffered serious burns involving a COPREE tabletop fire pit, a product-liability attorney can review the product, circumstances of the incident, medical evidence, and possible defendants. A review can also identify the filing deadline that applies under the law governing your claim.

How Does a COPREE Fire Pit Lawsuit Work?

1. Free case review An attorney evaluates the incident, product information, medical treatment, injuries, purchase records, and other available evidence.
2. Investigation. Evidence concerning the fire pit, fuel, warnings, seller, manufacturer, witnesses, medical treatment, and circumstances of the incident may be collected and analyzed.
3. Filing. If the facts and applicable law support a claim, a lawsuit or other legal demand may be filed against potentially responsible parties.
4. Discovery/Negotiation. The parties may exchange documents, take testimony, consult experts, evaluate damages, and discuss a possible settlement.
5. Resolution. The case may ultimately resolve through a negotiated settlement, court ruling, dismissal, or trial depending on the evidence and procedural history.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the COPREE Fire Pit Lawsuit?

The term refers to potential product-liability claims involving people who allege serious burn injuries from COPREE tabletop fire pits. COPREE is currently identified among brands being investigated by attorneys handling tabletop fire pit injury cases, but an investigation does not establish liability.

Is COPREE a real fire pit brand?

Yes. A U.S. design-patent record contains a citation to a COPREE tabletop fire pit listing that was available through Amazon in early 2024. Current attorney investigation materials also identify COPREE as a tabletop fire pit brand.

Are COPREE fire pits recalled?

The sources reviewed as of November 2, 2026, do not identify a CPSC recall specifically naming COPREE. CPSC has separately issued category-wide warnings and brand-specific recalls involving other alcohol-fueled tabletop fire pits.

What is flame jetting?

Flame jetting can occur when vapor inside a liquid-fuel container ignites during refilling. The resulting pressure can propel flames and burning fuel outward toward the person holding the container or other people nearby.

What injuries can a tabletop fire pit cause?

Tabletop fire pit incidents involving other brands have resulted in serious second- and third-degree burns, hospitalization, surgery, rehabilitation, scarring, disfigurement, and loss of function. Injury severity depends on the circumstances of each incident.

What evidence should I preserve after a fire pit injury?

Important evidence can include the fire pit itself, fuel container, packaging, warnings, instructions, purchase records, photographs, videos, medical records, and witness information. Preserving the product in its post-incident condition may be particularly important in a product-liability investigation.

Can I file a COPREE Fire Pit Lawsuit?

A person who suffered significant burn injuries involving a COPREE product may have a potential claim if evidence supports product defect, causation, damages, and liability under applicable law. Whether a claim can be filed requires an individualized legal assessment.

References

1. https://www.johnsonbecker.com/product-liability/fire-pit-lawsuits-two-deaths-and-dozens-of-serious-burn-injuries-reported-since-2019/
2. https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/lawsuit-news/tabletop-fire-pit-burn-injury-lawsuit/
3. 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
4. https://patents.google.com/patent/USD1031957S1/en
5. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Colsen-Recalls-Fire-Pits-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Burn-Injury-from-Flame-Jetting-and-Fire-Spreading-Hazards
6. 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