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

People burned by an IKER fire pit may wonder whether a legal claim is possible. Related burn-injury lawsuits have been filed over other brands’ tabletop fire pits, including a class action and a suit against Amazon in San Diego. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns that liquid-fuel tabletop fire pits can cause pool fires and flame jetting. Both hazards can cause serious burns. A related lawsuit alleges burns from refilling a fire pit. No filed case, class action or MDL naming IKER has been found. CPSC has recalled or warned about other fire pit brands, and none of those notices names IKER.

Latest IKER Fire Pit Lawsuit Updates

August 13, 2026: CPSC Recalls Brookstone Tabletop Fire Pits

CPSC announced Recall 26-687 of about 48,700 Brookstone-branded tabletop fire pits imported by Southern Telecom Inc. of Brooklyn, New York [1]. The fire pits were sold from February 2023 through December 2024 for between $20 and $25. Southern Telecom received two reports. They describe flame jetting and flames escaping the concrete container. The two injuries included second-degree and third-degree burns. The remedy is a full refund. The recall covers another brand and does not name IKER.

August 5, 2026: San Diego Man Sues Amazon over Fire Pit Burns

Times of San Diego reported that a San Diego man sued Amazon, Colsen and Gusar in San Diego Superior Court [2]. He alleges third-degree burns from a Colsen-brand tabletop fire pit. The case is known as Trevino v. Amazon. The complaint alleges design defects and a failure to warn. It says Amazon’s recall email warned only that the product “may not meet current safety standards.” These are allegations.

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

CPSC warned consumers to stop using Houswise Tabletop Fire Pits under Warning 26-615 [3]. CPSC cites more than two dozen reports, including seven injuries with third-degree burns, and at least 53,500 units. The products have been sold at Houswise.com, Amazon.com, Walmart.com and other websites since March 2023. Furmia LLC, the manufacturer, has not agreed to recall the products or offer a remedy.

December 19, 2024: CPSC Issues Alert on Liquid-Fuel Fire Pits

CPSC’s December 2024 consumer alert, Warning 25-074, covers fire pits meant to burn pooled alcohol or other liquid fuel [4]. It urges consumers to stop using and dispose of them immediately. CPSC says these fire pits have been associated with two deaths and at least 60 injuries since 2019. The alert names pool fires and flame jetting as the two hazards.

October 28, 2024: Barnhart Class Action Filed Against Colsen

Shaneka Barnhart filed a class action against Colsen Fire Pits, LLC in the U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina, No. 3:24-cv-00945 [5]. ConsumerAffairs reported that the complaint alleges Colsen sold dangerous fire pits and failed to warn buyers, and that the plaintiff seeks to represent them [6]. According to the docket, the case was terminated on December 18, 2024.

October 17, 2024: CPSC Announces Colsen Fire Pit Recall

CPSC Recall 25-015 covers about 89,500 Colsen-branded fire pits [7]. CPSC received 31 reports of flame jetting and of flames escaping from the container. The reports resulted in 19 burn injuries. Seven models, 5 to 18 inches wide, were sold from January 2020 to July 2024 for between $40 and $90. Owners were told to stop using them and dispose of them.

Who May Be Affected?

CPSC’s December 2024 consumer alert on liquid-fuel fire pits names refilling an alcohol or other liquid-burning fire pit while any flame is present as a hazard. A small flame can be hard to see and can ignite the fuel as it is poured, causing an explosion that propels flames and burning liquid onto the consumer or bystanders. The alert also names igniting a pool of liquid fuel in an open container, which creates an uncontrollable pool fire that can spread beyond the fire pit. Whether an IKER burn supports a claim depends on an individual legal review of the product, the fuel and how the injury happened.

Reported Injuries or Damages

Courthouse News reported that Trevino alleges the fire pit exploded while he was refilling it on his apartment balcony in September 2025 [8]. It alleges third-degree burns across his face, ears, neck, torso, arms, hands and fingers. The complaint also alleges a lifetime of scarring, disfigurement and pain. Its claims also include negligence and breach of implied warranty. These are allegations and not findings. CPSC reports are separate from the complaints. The Colsen, Brookstone and Houswise notices report burn injuries, including third-degree burns. In two Colsen incidents, third degree burns covered more than 40% of victims’ bodies. In its Houswise warning, CPSC describes uncontrolled pool fires and flame jetting from fuel containers, resulting in serious or fatal burns. CPSC reports alone cannot show that a product caused every incident.

Recall and Regulatory Background

CPSC’s December 2024 alert says fire pits that need liquid fuel poured into an open container and lit there violate voluntary safety standard ASTM F3363-19. CPSC recalled Colsen fire pits before that alert and has since recalled Brookstone fire pits and warned about Houswise fire pits. Those notices name other brands. None names IKER. A recall or warning on another brand does not establish liability for IKER. The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) lists no tabletop fire pit MDL in the JPML pending MDL report [9]. For recall details, see our page on tabletop fire pit recalls.

Evidence to Preserve

If you were burned, keep these items before you dispose of anything:

• The IKER fire pit and any fuel container or accessories
• The packaging, manual and any warning labels
• The order confirmation, receipt or listing showing where and when it was bought
• Photographs of the unit, the scene and the injuries
• Medical records and bills
• Messages with the seller or maker
• Records of missed work

Trevino’s complaint concerns a fire pit he bought on Amazon, so purchase records can show when and where you bought the unit. Medical records can show when the burns happened and what the care cost.

Filing Deadlines

Filing deadlines come from state law. They depend on where you live and on when the injury happened or was discovered. A claim can end if a deadline is missed, even when the facts are strong, so a prompt legal review matters.

Potential Compensation

A burn-injury product claim can include damages such as medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and scarring or disfigurement. Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Potential compensation sought in the Trevino complaint covers lost earnings and medical expenses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is There an IKER Fire Pit Lawsuit?

There is no IKER fire pit lawsuit to report. The closest related case is the Barnhart class action against Colsen, where the docket records that Colsen was served on October 29, 2024.

Is There a Remedy for Colsen Fire Pit Owners?

The remedy for Colsen fire pit owners is disposal. CPSC’s Colsen notice says the firm does not have the financial resources to offer a remedy to consumers, and the notice tells owners to dispose of the fire pits.

What Is Flame Jetting?

Flame jetting is when flames erupt from a container of liquid fuel, according to CPSC’s description of voluntary safety standard ASTM F3363-19. The standard is designed to prevent flame jetting and pool fires, in which flames burn along the surface of pooled or spilled liquid.

Have Online Retailers Been Sued over Tabletop Fire Pits?

Yes, an online retailer has been sued over a tabletop fire pit. Trevino says he bought a Colsen-brand fire pit on Amazon in 2021. Amazon told Courthouse News it notified customers and pulled the products from its platform.

What Should I Do with an IKER Fire Pit I Own?

For an IKER fire pit you own, report any safety incident to CPSC on SaferProducts.gov and keep the unit and your records before disposal. If it burns alcohol or other liquid fuel, CPSC’s alert tells consumers to stop using it and dispose of it.

What Does CPSC Research Say About Burns from Liquid-Fuel Fire Pits?

On liquid-fuel fire pit burns, CPSC’s December 2024 alert says isopropyl alcohol, ethanol and similar fuels burn at flame temperatures over 1,600°F and can cause third degree burns in less than one second. These are agency findings, not court findings.

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.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
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.courtlistener.com/docket/69315247/barnhart-v-colsen-fire-pits-llc/
6. https://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/class-action-suit-filed-against-colsen-fire-pits-110424.html
7. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Colsen-Recalls-Fire-Pits-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Burn-Injury-from-Flame-Jetting-and-Fire-Spreading-Hazards
8. https://www.courthousenews.com/san-diego-man-sues-amazon-after-recalled-tabletop-fire-pit-explodes/
9. https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/sites/jpml/files/Pending_MDL_Dockets_By_District-September-1-2026.pdf