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

One lawsuit over FLIKRFIRE tabletop fireplaces, which burn isopropyl alcohol, alleges unexpected flame jetting, no warning that flames can be invisible and a fuel bottle without a flame mitigation device. CPSC says flame jetting played a part in an elderly couple’s death in June 2024. Its December 19, 2024 warning was not a recall. Owners should stop using the fireplaces, and no refund or repair is offered. One wrongful-death lawsuit, Stolzenburg v. Flikr LLC, was filed in New Hampshire federal court, settled, then closed by the court on August 21, 2025. The court record gives no settlement amount. No class action or MDL has been found.

Latest FLIKRFIRE Fire Pit Lawsuit Updates

July 22, 2026: AZFamily Reports a Boy’s ICU Stay

AZFamily reported that a Chandler, Arizona family said their 8-year-old son suffered second-degree burns to the face, neck and arms. They said a FlikrFire tabletop fireplace “suddenly began shooting fireballs” at their Oceanside condo [1]. The boy spent 19 days in an ICU burn unit, and two children went to the hospital by air. The article gives no incident date and does not say whether it is the June 27 event.

June 27, 2026: Two Children Burned in Oceanside

People reported, citing the Oceanside Fire Department, that two children were severely burned and airlifted to the UC San Diego burn center. Several children were gathered on the patio with adults present [2]. The Flikr Fire tabletop fireplace was used to roast marshmallows at a beachfront property. It “suddenly flashed, sending flames toward the children and igniting their clothing.” A father had minor burns.

August 21, 2025: Court Closes the Stolzenburg Case

The U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire closed Stolzenburg v. Flikr LLC with a “Civil Case Terminated” entry on the court docket [3]. That entry followed Vi-Jon, LLC’s August 19, 2025 stipulation of dismissal.

July 21, 2025: Court Order Notes a Settlement

Judge Paul J. Barbadoro’s endorsed order in Stolzenburg v. Flikr LLC denied Vi-Jon’s pending motion to dismiss “as moot in light of settlement.” The order gave the parties 30 days to file an agreement for entry of judgment or a stipulation of dismissal. Otherwise, the court would dismiss the case with prejudice.

July 8, 2025: Amazon and Flikr Dismissed

A stipulation of dismissal as to Flikr LLC and Amazon, the seller named in the complaint, was entered in the case. The stipulation covered two of the three defendants. The docket also shows mediation was completed on May 13, 2025. The mediation statement was entered on May 15, 2025. Vi-Jon, LLC, the fuel bottle maker named in the complaint, remained a defendant.

December 19, 2024: CPSC Issues a Liquid Fire Pit Alert

CPSC Consumer Alert 25-074 urged consumers not to buy or use alcohol- or other liquid-burning fire pits. It said they have been associated with two deaths and at least 60 injuries since 2019 [4]. Those figures are CPSC’s count for all liquid-burning fire pits, so they do not show the number for FLIKRFIRE fireplaces alone.

December 19, 2024: CPSC Warns Consumers to Stop Using FLIKRFIRE

CPSC issued Product Safety Warning 25-073, which urges consumers to stop using and dispose of FLIKRFIRE Tabletop Fireplaces [5]. The warning applies to alcohol-fueled units.

November 26, 2024: Amended Complaint Adds Vi-Jon

Paul Stolzenburg, executor of his parents’ estates, filed the First Amended Complaint on the docket as Doc. 8. It adds Vi-Jon, LLC as a defendant and says the fuel bottle had no flame mitigation device [6]. It pleads strict liability and negligence against Flikr LLC, Amazon.com Services, LLC and Vi-Jon, LLC. It alleges the fireplace could jet flames unexpectedly, without warning that its flames can be invisible.

October 15, 2024: Wrongful-Death Complaint Filed

Paul Stolzenburg filed the complaint in the District of New Hampshire federal court against Flikr LLC and Amazon.com Services, LLC. Judge Paul J. Barbadoro was assigned the diversity product-liability case, No. 1:24-cv-00334. The claim arises from a June 16, 2024 fire in Dover, New Hampshire, that the plaintiff alleges burned his 93-year-old parents, who later died. The plaintiff demanded a jury trial.

September 28, 2023: Health Canada Recalls Two Models

Health Canada recalled the Flikrfire Round (SKU FF) and Square (SKU FF-SQ) Personal Fireplaces. They lacked the labelling that Canadian chemicals-and-containers rules and ASTM F3363-19 require [7]. Health Canada reported one Canadian flame-jetting incident with burn injuries as of September 22, 2023. The company reported 228 units sold in Canada from November 2022 to September 2023.

What Is a FLIKRFIRE Tabletop Fireplace?

According to Health Canada’s advisory, FLIKRFIRE Tabletop Fireplaces are “small, decorative bowls or open containers.” They burn isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol poured into the bowl [8]. The user ignites the alcohol in the same place it was poured. CPSC says the fireplaces were sold online from 2018 through 2024 for between $35 and $105. FLIKR LLC was the maker, and Seera Creative LLC was the prior maker.

Who May Be Affected?

People burned while filling, refilling or standing near a FLIKRFIRE fireplace match the incidents on record. So do people burned while roasting marshmallows, as in the Oceanside report above. The amended complaint alleges the unit was delivered by Amazon.com in April 2024 and given to a friend. It alleges the friend’s visiting parents were burned. The Chandler family bought its unit online and said it had never jetted up like this before. Only an individual legal review can say whether a unit and an injury support a claim.

Reported Injuries or Damages

CPSC’s Product Safety Warning 25-073 says flame jetting contributed to the June 2024 death of an elderly couple. The couple were seriously burned when a third person tried to refill a unit that appeared to be extinguished. CPSC says at least three other incidents caused third or fourth degree burns to extensive areas of the body. CPSC and Health Canada found the fireplaces can cause uncontrollable pool fires and flame jetting, with serious or fatal burns. The amended complaint alleges extreme physical pain, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, extraordinary medical expenses and funeral costs. Regulator and news reports describe incidents and are not proof that a fireplace caused each injury.

Recall and Regulatory Background

CPSC’s action on FLIKRFIRE Tabletop Fireplaces is a Product Safety Warning. It is not a recall. FLIKR LLC and Seera Creative LLC, the prior maker, are both out of business, so no refund, repair or replacement is offered. A recall does not by itself prove liability. For related fire pit warnings, read our tabletop fire pit recalls page.

Evidence to Preserve

Keep these items if you or a family member was burned, because they may show what happened:

• The fireplace itself: photograph it and keep it safely stored before any disposal, when that is safe to do.
• The fuel bottle and its label, since the New Hampshire complaint put the alcohol bottle at issue.
• Packaging and instructions that came with the fireplace, along with the receipt, order confirmation or gift details.
• Photographs of the scene and the injuries, taken as soon as it is safe to take them.
• Fire department and EMS reports, plus medical and burn-center records and bills for the injured person.
• The clothing the injured person wore during the fire, kept in its current condition.

Filing Deadlines

Time limits for a product-liability or wrongful-death claim come from state law. They depend on where you live and when the burn injury or death happened. Some states start the clock at the date of the injury. Others start it at discovery, which can be later than the injury itself. Missing a deadline can end a claim even when the facts are strong, so talk to a lawyer promptly about your own dates.

Potential Compensation

A burn-injury or wrongful-death claim may include damages for medical and burn-center costs, rehabilitation and lost income. It may also cover pain and suffering, scarring and disfigurement, funeral costs and loss of enjoyment of life. Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Potential compensation depends on the facts of each claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is There a FLIKRFIRE Fire Pit Lawsuit?

Yes, there is a FLIKRFIRE fire pit lawsuit. It is a wrongful-death claim in which the complaint alleges one parent died on June 22, 2024 and the other on June 25, 2024. It also alleges Vi-Jon, LLC made the Swan brand isopropyl alcohol bottle.

Was the FLIKRFIRE Fireplace Recalled?

The FLIKRFIRE fireplace was not recalled in the United States. CPSC issued a warning rather than a recall. Health Canada recalled two models in 2023, then issued an advisory on January 7, 2025 covering all FLIKRFIRE Tabletop Fireplaces.

What Does the Research Say About FLIKRFIRE Flame Jetting?

The research on FLIKRFIRE flame jetting comes from regulators. CPSC’s Product Safety Warning 25-073 says isopropyl alcohol burns with flame temperatures over 1,600°F and can cause third degree burns in less than one second. CPSC adds that the pour-and-ignite design violates voluntary standard ASTM F3363-19.

What Happened in the June 2026 FLIKRFIRE Accident?

In the June 2026 FLIKRFIRE accident, Oceanside firefighters responded at about 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, to a beachfront property in Strand North. People reports adults put out the fire with water, and the victims were not publicly identified.

How Many Deaths Have Been Reported with FLIKRFIRE Fireplaces?

Two deaths have been reported with FLIKRFIRE fireplaces, according to Health Canada’s advisory, among at least five United States incidents. These counts come from regulators and do not show that a fireplace caused each event.

How Does Flame Jetting Happen with a FLIKRFIRE Fireplace?

Flame jetting with a FLIKRFIRE fireplace can occur when refilling it if any flame is present. CPSC says the flame can be hard to see. It can ignite alcohol as it is poured and cause an explosion that propels flames and burning liquid onto consumers or bystanders.

References

1. https://www.azfamily.com/2026/07/23/chandler-boy-spends-19-days-icu-after-tabletop-fire-pit-explodes-family-vacation/
2. https://people.com/children-airlifted-to-burn-center-after-roasting-marshmallows-tabletop-fireplace-12009376
3. https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69263025/stolzenburg-v-flikr-llc/
4. 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
5. 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
6. https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nhd.64334/gov.uscourts.nhd.64334.8.0.pdf
7. https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/flikrfire-personal-firepots-recalled-due-lack-appropriate-labelling-and-hazard
8. https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/health-canada-warns-flikrfire-tabletop-fireplaces-may-pose-flame-jetting-and-fire