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

No federal lawsuit, class action or MDL names Karlliu as of October 2, 2026. None of the CPSC fire pit notices cited here names Karlliu either. This page separates what is on record from what is not. CPSC has warned about liquid-fuel fire pits as a whole category. Its notices describe serious burns from pool fires and flame jetting. Those are category-level findings. Burn suits over other brands of fire pit have been reported. Each is an allegation and not a finding, and none involves Karlliu. Readers who were burned can see below what evidence to keep and how filing deadlines work.

Latest Karlliu Fire Pit Lawsuit Updates

August 13, 2026: CPSC Announces Brookstone Tabletop Fire Pit Recall

CPSC announced a recall of about 48,700 Brookstone-branded tabletop fire pits imported by Southern Telecom Inc. of Brooklyn, New York [1]. It lists the hazard as uncontrolled pool fires and flame jetting causing serious or fatal burns. The importer received two reports of flame jetting or flames escaping the concrete container, with two injuries including second-degree and third-degree burns. The remedy is a refund. No fire pit MDL was pending on September 1, 2026 [2].

August 6, 2026: Lawsuit over a Colsen Fire Pit Reported in San Diego

News reports that day described a San Diego lawsuit by a local man against Amazon and the makers of a Colsen tabletop fire pit [3]. It was filed in San Diego Superior Court. The complaint alleges the fire pit exploded when he refueled it in 2025 and caused third-degree burns. It also alleges the defendants failed to warn of an explosion risk. No ruling or outcome is known.

July 16, 2026: CPSC Warns Consumers to Stop Using Houswise Fire Pits

CPSC warned consumers to stop using Houswise Tabletop Fire Pits immediately in Warning No. 26-615 [4]. It cites more than two dozen reports resulting in seven injuries, including third-degree burns. CPSC names pool fires and flame jetting as the hazards in these fire pits and says they have been sold since March 2023. The manufacturer has not agreed to recall the products or offer a remedy.

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

CPSC published Warning No. 25-074 as a Consumer Alert [5]. It asked people neither to buy nor to use fire pits built to burn pooled alcohol or another liquid fuel. It also asked sellers to stop selling them. Since 2019, CPSC said, two deaths and at least 60 injuries have been associated with these fire pits. This is a category-wide alert and not a Karlliu action.

October 28, 2024: Class Action Reported Against Colsen Fire Pits

A class action against Colsen Fire Pits LLC was reported in a North Carolina federal court [6]. It alleges the fire pits posed serious burn risks and that Colsen failed to warn consumers. The filing followed CPSC’s October 17, 2024 recall of about 89,500 Colsen fire pits sold from January 2020 to July 2024 [7]. The claims are allegations, not findings.

Who May Be Affected?

People who may be affected include anyone burned while refilling a fire pit that burns alcohol or another liquid fuel if any flame is present. That group also includes people standing near the person who is pouring the fuel. A third group is people burned in a pool fire. CPSC says pooled or spilled liquid fuel can suddenly produce larger, hotter flames that spread beyond the fire pit. CPSC describes these circumstances for liquid-fuel fire pits generally, no notice ties them to a Karlliu product, and eligibility for any claim depends on an individual legal review of your own injury and fire pit.

Reported Injuries or Damages

CPSC says alcohol and other liquid-burning fire pits are associated with deaths and burn injuries since 2019. That is a regulator finding of association and not proof of cause in any one case. CPSC also says liquid fuels such as isopropyl alcohol, ethanol and bioethanol can burn at flame temperatures over 1,600°F. CPSC adds that third-degree burns can occur in less than one second. CPSC Warning No. 25-073 covers another brand’s tabletop fireplaces [8]. It says flame jetting contributed to the June 2024 death of an elderly couple. In the San Diego suit, the owner says the fire pit exploded as he refueled it. He alleges third-degree burns across his face, ears, neck, torso, arms, hands and fingers [9]. The suit also describes lasting scarring. The suit seeks compensation for lost earnings and medical expenses. These are allegations and not findings. None of the CPSC notices cited here describes a Karlliu injury.

Recall and Regulatory Background

CPSC’s Consumer Alert tells consumers to stop using alcohol or other liquid-burning fire pits and tells sellers to end sales of these products. CPSC says the pour-and-ignite design violates voluntary safety standard ASTM F3363-19. That design pours fuel into an open container and ignites the pooled liquid where it was poured. CPSC has also recalled or warned about other brands. Those actions do not make any Karlliu product defective. See the tabletop fire pit recall page for brand-by-brand detail.

Evidence to Preserve

Keep the following evidence if you or someone near you was burned by a fire pit, and store it somewhere safe:

• The fire pit itself, any fuel container, and the packaging, labels and instructions that came with it
• Purchase records, such as order confirmations and receipts, that show where and when you bought it
• Any notice you received from the seller or the maker about the product
• Photographs of the injury, the product and the scene where the burn happened
• Medical records and bills that show the injury and the treatment you received
• Messages with the seller or the maker, including emails and chat or text conversations

Filing Deadlines

Filing deadlines for an injury claim come from state law, so the deadline that applies to you depends on where you live. The date the injury happened also affects which deadline applies to your claim. Missing a deadline can end a claim even when the facts are strong, so ask a lawyer promptly about the dates that apply to you.

Potential Compensation

No federal Karlliu case exists, so there is no settlement or verdict to cite and no amount that can be stated here. Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Potential compensation categories, depending on the facts of a case, may include medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and the effects of scarring.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Does the Barnhart Complaint Allege Against Colsen?

The Barnhart complaint alleges Colsen misled buyers by not disclosing the risks and violated consumer protection laws. Plaintiff Barnhart says she bought her fire pit just before the recall. She seeks to represent affected buyers and asks for damages, costs and a jury trial. These are allegations.

Has Amazon Been Sued over a Tabletop Fire Pit Burn?

Yes, Amazon has been sued over a tabletop fire pit burn in a suit alleging product liability and negligence. The suit says Amazon’s email after the recall warned only that the product “may not meet current safety standards”. The plaintiff says he did not see it. These are allegations.

How Many Injuries Did CPSC Report in the Colsen Fire Pit Recall?

CPSC reported 19 burn injuries in the Colsen fire pit recall, from 31 reports of flame jetting and flames escaping from the concrete container. Two incidents caused third-degree burns to more than 40% of the victims’ bodies.

What Does CPSC Research Say About Fire Pit Burns?

CPSC research on fire pit burns includes Warning No. 25-073, on another brand’s tabletop fireplaces. Besides the death of an elderly couple, it reports at least three other incidents in which the product caused third or fourth degree burns to extensive areas of the body.

Why Is Refilling a Liquid-Fuel Fire Pit Dangerous?

Refilling a liquid-fuel fire pit is dangerous because a small, hard-to-see flame can ignite alcohol or other liquid fuel as it is poured. CPSC says the explosion that follows propels flames and burning liquid onto the person pouring or bystanders. Spilled fuel can also cause a pool fire.

Where Can I Report a Fire Pit Burn to CPSC?

You can report a fire pit burn to CPSC on SaferProducts.gov, where CPSC takes reports of a dangerous product or a product-related injury. CPSC asks anyone who had a safety incident with one of these fire pits to report it there.

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.jpml.uscourts.gov/sites/jpml/files/Pending_MDL_Dockets_By_District-September-1-2026.pdf
3. https://timesofsandiego.com/life/2026/08/06/lawsuit-amazon-third-degree-burns-tabletop-fire-pit/
4. 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
5. 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
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.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
9. https://www.courthousenews.com/san-diego-man-sues-amazon-after-recalled-tabletop-fire-pit-explodes/