Firefly Fuels Inc. recalled about 11,275 Safe & Green 32 oz. fuel bottles in August 2025, after regulators found the nozzle applicator lets a child bypass the required child-resistant cap on a fuel labeled “Non-Toxic.”
Swallowing or inhaling that fuel can injure a child’s lungs and cause chemical pneumonia. No injuries had been reported when the recall was announced, but the bottle had been on shelves for nearly six years.
No lawsuit has been filed over the recall, and no federal multidistrict case exists as of today. Schmidt & Clark is investigating potential product-liability claims for families whose children were exposed to a recalled bottle.
- Case or litigation name: No lawsuit has been filed; only the CPSC recall of Firefly Safe & Green 32 oz. fuel bottles (recall 25-434) exists
- Defendants: None named in litigation; Firefly Fuels Inc. of Sarasota, Florida is the manufacturer named in the CPSC recall
- Court and docket number, when available: No filed case
- MDL number, judge, and case count, when an MDL exists: No MDL
- Filing date: No filing yet
- Main allegations: Potential product-liability and failure-to-warn claims tied to the packaging and labeling violations the CPSC identified: a non-child-resistant nozzle applicator and a “Non-Toxic” label on a hydrocarbon fuel
- Products or people involved: Firefly Safe & Green 32 oz. fuel bottles, sold at Amazon.com, Walmart.com and fireflyfuel.com from August 2019 through May 2025; households with young children who bought or used them
Table Of Contents
- Latest Firefly Fuel Lawsuit Updates
- Who May Be Affected?
- Reported Injuries or Damages
- Recall and Regulatory Background
- Evidence to Preserve
- Filing Deadlines
- Potential Compensation
- Frequently Asked Questions
- How Do I Contact Firefly Fuel About the Recall?
- Where Are Firefly Safe & Green Fuel Bottles Made?
- Can I File a Lawsuit If My Child Was Harmed by a Firefly Fuel Bottle?
- What Does Research Say About Hydrocarbon Poisoning in Children?
- What Federal Laws Did the Firefly Fuel Recall Violate?
- How Do I Know If My Firefly Fuel Bottle Is One of the Recalled Bottles?
- References
Latest Firefly Fuel Lawsuit Updates
August 14, 2025: CPSC Announces Firefly Fuel Recall
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced recall 25-434 for about 11,275 Firefly Fuel Safe & Green 32 oz. fuel bottles, saying the nozzle applicator bypasses the required child-resistant closure and the bottle is mislabeled “Non-Toxic” [1].
The recall covers about 11,275 bottles sold at Amazon.com, Walmart.com and fireflyfuel.com for about $20 apiece, from August 2019 to May 2025.
Who May Be Affected?
Anyone who bought a Firefly Safe & Green 32 oz. fuel bottle during its years on the market could have a recalled one at home, especially if they still have it in a shed, garage or camping kit.
Homes with children under six face the greatest risk. Those children can reach the nozzle once someone removes the child-resistant closure it was supposed to be paired with.
Because no lawsuit or federal multidistrict case exists yet, based on the pending-MDL list [2] and a court-record search [3], anyone affected today would start with an individual legal review rather than joining an existing case.
A lawyer review looks at when the bottle was bought, how a child was exposed, and what medical care followed.
Reported Injuries or Damages
The CPSC recall notice lists “None reported” for incidents or injuries connected to the recalled bottle as of the recall.
The hazard the agency identified is hydrocarbon poisoning: fuel that reaches a child’s mouth or lungs through the nozzle applicator can cause chemical pneumonia and lasting lung damage.
The CDC‘s ATSDR medical management guideline covers gasoline. It says ingesting even a small amount “can cause irritation to the gastrointestinal mucosa and can be complicated by pulmonary aspiration, resulting in chemical pneumonitis” [4].
That guidance covers gasoline generally rather than this specific tiki-torch fuel, though the CPSC’s own hazard finding points to the same aspiration risk for young children.
Recall and Regulatory Background
The August 2025 recall described above remains the only regulatory action CPSC has taken against Firefly Safe & Green 32 oz. fuel bottles.
The recommended fix is to remove the nozzle applicator, reinstall the original child-resistant cap, or contact Firefly Fuel for a free replacement lid and corrected label.
As of today, the CPSC has not posted an expansion, termination or reannouncement, so the recall stands as originally issued.
Evidence to Preserve
Anyone considering a claim over this recall should keep the following, since a lawyer will need it to evaluate what happened:
- The recalled bottle itself, along with its cap, nozzle applicator and label
- Proof of purchase, such as a receipt, order confirmation or the retailer and approximate date
- Photographs of the product, the label and any exposure or incident that occurred
- Medical records from any evaluation, treatment or hospital visit connected to exposure
- Copies of any messages exchanged with Firefly Fuel about the recall or a replacement
Keeping this evidence does not promise any particular outcome, but it preserves the option of a legal review with a lawyer later.
Filing Deadlines
Deadlines for a product-liability claim come from state law rather than one single national rule, so families should not assume a nationwide deadline applies to their claim.
They generally depend on where the affected family lives and when the exposure, injury or diagnosis happened. Some states start the clock on the diagnosis date rather than the purchase date.
Missing a deadline can end a claim even when the facts are strong, so anyone considering one should talk to a lawyer promptly.
Potential Compensation
A product-liability claim tied to this recall could potentially cover medical expenses for treating hydrocarbon exposure, along with pain, suffering or emotional distress connected to a documented incident.
No named settlement or verdict has been reported for this recall, and no source available today supports a punitive-damages claim here.
Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. A lawyer can explain what potential compensation categories might fit your situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Contact Firefly Fuel About the Recall?
You can contact Firefly Fuel about the recall toll-free at 888-472-6740, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET, by email at support@fireflyfuel.com, or through the recall page at fireflyfuel.com to request a free label and replacement lid.
Where Are Firefly Safe & Green Fuel Bottles Made?
Firefly Safe & Green fuel bottles are made in the United States, according to the CPSC recall notice, which names Firefly Fuels Inc. of Sarasota, Florida as the manufacturer of the recalled bottles.
Can I File a Lawsuit If My Child Was Harmed by a Firefly Fuel Bottle?
You could file a lawsuit if your child was harmed by a Firefly Fuel bottle. As of September 24, 2026, though, no lawsuit or class action existed for you to join. Only individual claims are possible now, and each one needs a documented injury beyond simply owning a recalled bottle.
What Does Research Say About Hydrocarbon Poisoning in Children?
Research on hydrocarbon poisoning shows how little exposure can be dangerous. The CDC’s ATSDR guideline says a dose “as little as 10 to 15 g, less than half an ounce, may be fatal in children” for gasoline, not this specific fuel, though the same poisoning risk applies to young children.
What Federal Laws Did the Firefly Fuel Recall Violate?
The Firefly Fuel recall violated two federal laws. The Poison Prevention Packaging Act applies because the nozzle lets someone skip the safety closure that keeps the fuel child-resistant. The Federal Hazardous Substances Act applies because the bottle is mislabeled “Non-Toxic” despite containing a hazardous hydrocarbon fuel.
How Do I Know If My Firefly Fuel Bottle Is One of the Recalled Bottles?
You can tell if your Firefly Fuel bottle is one of the recalled bottles by checking for a clear 32 oz. bottle with a white cap, labeled “Firefly,” “Safe & Green” and “The One Fuel,” sold at Amazon.com, Walmart.com or fireflyfuel.com between August 2019 and May 2025.
References
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Firefly-Fuel-Recalls-Firefly-Safe-Green-32-oz-Fuel-Bottles-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Poisoning-to-Young-Children-Violates-Multiple-Mandatory-Standards
- https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/pending-mdls-0
- https://www.courtlistener.com/?q=%22Firefly+Fuel%22&type=r
- https://wwwn.cdc.gov/Tsp/MMG/MMGDetails.aspx?mmgid=465&toxid=83