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

HOMCOM bioethanol tabletop and freestanding fireplaces are sold by Aosom. As of October 5, 2026, no lawsuit, multidistrict litigation or CPSC recall naming HOMCOM has been found. Health Canada recalled two HOMCOM bioethanol models in Canada in 2020, the Model 820-020BK Portable Table Top Fireplace and the Model 820-017 Freestanding Fireplace. The CPSC’s warnings and recalls on other fire pit brands do not name HOMCOM. The CPSC describes liquid-burning fire pits as products meant to burn pooled alcohol or other liquid fuel, also sold as tabletop fire pits or fire pots. It reports flame jetting and pool-fire burns from them as a group.

Latest HOMCOM Fire Pit Lawsuit Updates

August 13, 2026: CPSC Announces Brookstone Fire Pit Recall

The CPSC announced Recall 26-687 for about 48,700 Brookstone-branded tabletop fire pits imported by Southern Telecom Inc. of Brooklyn, New York [1]. It cites the risk of serious burn injury or death from flame jetting and fire hazards. The remedy is a full refund. Brookstone is a different brand from the HOMCOM products on this page, and the recall does not name HOMCOM.

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

CPSC warned consumers to stop using Houswise Tabletop Fire Pits after more than two dozen reports resulting in seven injuries [2]. It cites uncontrolled pool fires and flame jetting that can cause serious or fatal burns. The warning, No. 26-615, says manufacturer Furmia LLC has not agreed to a recall or remedy for consumers. The warning covers Houswise only and does not name HOMCOM.

December 19, 2024: CPSC Issues Liquid-Burning Fire Pit Alert

CPSC issued an alert urging people to stop using alcohol or other liquid-burning fire pits that violate voluntary standard ASTM F3363-19. The CPSC says these fire pits present fire hazards and flame jetting. The alert, Warning No. 25-074, says alcohol or other liquid-burning fire pits have been associated with two deaths and at least 60 injuries since 2019 [3]. It is category-wide and does not name HOMCOM.

June 24, 2020: Health Canada Recalls HOMCOM Bioethanol Fireplaces

Health Canada announced the HOMCOM Portable Bioethanol Fireplaces recall, RA-73413, which covers two models, 820-020BK and 820-017, sold in Canada by Aosom Canada Inc., with about 29 units sold from August 2019 to October 2019 [4]. The units lack flammable labelling and hazard information. Health Canada said this could lead to serious illness, injury or death. No incidents had been reported as of June 16, 2020.

Who May Be Affected?

Anyone who owns or used a liquid-fuel tabletop fire pit, or one of two recalled HOMCOM fireplace models, may be affected. The CPSC alert on liquid-burning fire pits does not say HOMCOM fireplaces work by pouring and igniting fuel in one open container. For the wider category, read our alcohol-burning fire pit lawsuits page before any individual legal review. These circumstances may apply to you:

• You own or used a liquid-fuel tabletop fire pit that has you pour alcohol or another liquid fuel into an open container and ignite it there.
• You refilled a liquid-fuel fire pit while any flame was present.
• You stood near the person pouring the fuel.
• You own one of the two HOMCOM bioethanol fireplace models that Health Canada recalled in 2020, Model 820-020BK or Model 820-017.

Reported Injuries or Damages

No injury claim against HOMCOM was found. The CPSC alert counts injuries and deaths for liquid-burning fire pits as a category. The CPSC says flame jetting can happen when someone refills a liquid-burning fire pit while any flame is present. A small flame can be hard to see. The flame can ignite the fuel as it is poured, and the resulting explosion can throw flames and burning liquid onto the person pouring or onto bystanders. A pool fire is a second hazard. Flames burn along pooled or spilled flammable liquid and can suddenly grow larger and hotter. The CPSC’s Houswise warning, No. 26-615 of July 16, 2026, also reported third-degree burns. Our Brookstone fire pit lawsuit page covers that brand’s recall.

Recall and Regulatory Background

Owners of a recalled unit should stop using it and contact Aosom Canada at 1-647-549-6996 for a full store credit. The CPSC recall list shows no HOMCOM recall [5]. No MDL for tabletop fire pits was pending as of September 1, 2026 [6]. A recall does not automatically establish liability or eligibility. See our tabletop fire pit recalls page.

Evidence to Preserve

Keep evidence from the unit, the purchase and the injury, if it is safe to store it:

• The fireplace, burner, glass panels, fuel container and packaging.
• The model number and any serial or lot code, such as Model 820-020BK or Model 820-017.
• The receipt or order record showing where and when the unit was bought, including the seller’s name.
• Photographs of the unit, the scene and the injuries, taken as soon as possible after the incident.
• Medical records and bills for every treatment related to the burn injury.
• Messages with the seller or the manufacturer, including emails, chat logs and order updates.

Filing Deadlines

Deadlines for a product-liability claim over a burn injury are set by state law and depend on where you live and when the injury happened. A missed deadline can end a burn injury claim, however strong the facts. If you are considering legal action, check with a lawyer promptly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is There a HOMCOM Fire Pit Recall?

Yes, there is a HOMCOM fire pit recall. Health Canada issued notice RA-73413 for two bioethanol fireplace models, citing the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001. No CPSC recall naming HOMCOM has been found.

Is There a HOMCOM Fire Pit Lawsuit?

No HOMCOM fire pit lawsuit has been found. The CPSC’s alert on alcohol-burning fire pits names FLIKRFIRE and Colsen, not HOMCOM. A person burned by a HOMCOM unit can still ask a lawyer whether a claim is possible.

Is There an MDL for Tabletop Fire Pit Burn Injuries?

No, no MDL for tabletop fire pit burn injuries appears on the pending MDL report dated September 1, 2026. The fire-named MDLs on it, Nos. 3040, 3191 and 3179, involve unrelated vehicle, gear and antitrust matters.

What Happened in the Brookstone Fire Pit Recall?

The Brookstone fire pit recall followed two reports of flame jetting and flames escaping the concrete container. The CPSC recall notice reports two injuries, including second-degree and third-degree burns. Owners are offered a full refund.

What Does the Research Say About Ethanol Fireplace Burns?

Research on ethanol fireplace burns comes from the CPSC consumer alert, Warning No. 25-074 of December 19, 2024. It says ethanol, bioethanol and similar liquid fuels burn at flame temperatures over 1,600°F. It adds that they can cause third degree burns in less than one second.

Which HOMCOM Models Did Health Canada Recall?

Health Canada recalled two HOMCOM models: the Model 820-020BK with serial 6510-01N4L and the Model 820-017 with serial 6505-01N4K. The Health Canada recall notice lists lot or batch 19A0152 for both models.

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://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
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://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/homcom-portable-bioethanol-fireplaces-recalled-due-lack-flammable-labelling-and-hazard
5. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls?search_combined_fields=homcom
6. https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/sites/jpml/files/Pending_MDL_Dockets_By_District-September-1-2026.pdf