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

People burned by a liquid-fuel tabletop fire pit may ask whether a KUZKUZY fire pit lawsuit exists. Serious burns from such fire pits have been reported, and some brands face recalls, warnings and lawsuits. CourtListener’s federal index lists no case naming KUZKUZY, and none of the CPSC notices cited on this page names KUZKUZY. The notices cover Colsen and other brands. The suits described here concern Colsen fire pits and allege defective design, failure to warn and serious burn injuries. Those claims are allegations. This page covers where the cases stand, who may be affected and what evidence to keep.

Latest KUZKUZY Fire Pit Lawsuit Updates

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

CPSC announced that Southern Telecom, the importer, is recalling about 48,700 Brookstone-branded tabletop fire pits and will give refunds [1]. The notice is Recall No. 26-687. Two reports reached Southern Telecom describing flame jetting, or flames escaping the concrete container. The two injuries included second-degree and third-degree burns.

August 6, 2026: Courthouse News Reports Trevino Suit Against Amazon

Courthouse News Service reported that Anthony Trevino sued Amazon, Colsen and Gusar in San Diego Superior Court [2]. The claims are allegations from one plaintiff. He alleges a Colsen tabletop alcohol fire pit exploded while he refilled it in September 2025, causing third-degree burns. He pleads negligent product liability, design defects, failure to warn and breach of implied warranty, the report says.

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

CPSC warned consumers to stop using Houswise Tabletop Fire Pits immediately [3]. CPSC says Furmia LLC, the maker of the fire pits, has not agreed to recall them or offer consumers a remedy. CPSC is aware of more than two dozen reports of flame jetting, fuel leaking outside the fire pit and unexpectedly high flames. The reports include seven injuries, including third-degree burns. This is Warning No. 26-615.

May 7, 2026: CPSC Warns Consumers About Northlight Fireplaces

CPSC issued a warning telling consumers to stop using Northlight Bio Ethanol Portable Tabletop Fireplaces immediately [4]. This is Warning No. 26-473. CPSC said they can cause uncontrolled pool fires and flame jetting, resulting in serious or fatal burns. CPSC says Gordon Companies Inc. sells the fireplaces and has not agreed to a recall.

April 2, 2026: CPSC Warns Consumers About Rozato Fire Pits

CPSC warned that consumers should stop using Rozato Tabletop Fire Pits immediately [5]. No recall has been agreed to by the retailer, Rozato. CPSC said one death and multiple burn injuries are associated with the fire pits. This is Product Safety Warning No. 26-364.

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

CPSC issued a consumer alert urging people not to buy or use fire pits meant to burn pooled alcohol or other liquid fuel [6]. It also urged sellers to stop selling them. According to CPSC, two deaths and at least 60 injuries since 2019 have been associated with these fire pits. The alert calls them extremely dangerous.

October 28, 2024: Barnhart Files Class Action Against Colsen

Shaneka Barnhart filed a class action complaint against Colsen Fire Pits LLC in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina, No. 3:24-cv-00945, for people who bought the recalled Colsen fire pit [7]. The complaint alleges the product is unfit for its intended use because of a risk of significant burn injury. Court records show the case was terminated on December 18, 2024.

October 17, 2024: CPSC Announces Colsen Fire Pit Recall

CPSC announced a recall of about 89,500 Colsen-branded fire pits [8]. This is Recall No. 25-015. Both the Barnhart class and the Trevino suit concern Colsen fire pits. Reports to CPSC numbered 31, covering flame jetting and flames escaping the concrete container. They resulted in 19 burn injuries. Consumers should stop using the fire pits and dispose of them.

Who May Be Affected?

People who refilled a liquid-fuel tabletop fire pit while any flame was present, even a small one, are in the situation CPSC calls flame jetting. Bystanders near the person pouring are also at risk. Users of any fire pit that needs alcohol or other liquid fuel poured into an open container and lit in the same spot are the group CPSC’s alert covers. Court filings add other circumstances. Buyers of the recalled Colsen fire pits were the proposed class in the Barnhart complaint. Anthony Trevino’s suit says he bought his Colsen fire pit from Amazon. The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation‘s pending MDL report of September 1, 2026 lists no tabletop fire pit MDL [9]. Whether your situation qualifies depends on an individual legal review by Schmidt & Clark.

Reported Injuries or Damages

Anthony Trevino alleges third-degree burns across his face, ears, neck, torso, arms, hands and fingers. He also alleges he will face a lifetime of scarring, disfigurement and pain. These are one plaintiff’s allegations, not court findings. Regulator reports are separate from allegations. In the Colsen recall notice, CPSC said two incidents resulted in third-degree burns to more than 40% of the victims’ bodies. Reports are not proof that a fire pit caused every incident. CPSC’s alert says isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol, ethanol and similar liquid fuels burn with flame temperatures over 1,600°F and can cause third-degree burns in less than one second.

Recall and Regulatory Background

CPSC’s consumer alert tells consumers to stop using alcohol or other liquid-burning fire pits. It followed CPSC’s recall of Colsen fire pits, and a recall does not establish liability. For details, see the tabletop fire pit recall page.

Evidence to Preserve

Keep these items if a fire pit burned you or someone close to you:

• The fire pit itself, with its packaging, label and instructions, plus any model name or number and batch or serial marks.
• The order confirmation, receipt or product listing that shows the seller and the purchase date.
• The fuel container and the fuel brand that were used with the fire pit at the time of the burn.
• Photographs of the fire pit, the scene and the injuries.
• Medical records and bills for treatment of the burns.
• Messages with the seller, brand or marketplace, and any recall, safety or shipping emails.

Filing Deadlines

Filing deadlines for a fire pit burn claim come from state law and set how long a person has to start a case in court. The deadline that applies depends on where you live and when the burn happened. Even strong facts may not save a claim that is filed after the deadline. A lawyer can check which deadline applies to a specific injury, so ask promptly.

Potential Compensation

People hurt by a defective product may seek money for several kinds of loss. These include medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, scarring or disfigurement and, in some cases, property damage. Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Potential compensation depends on each person’s facts and injuries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is There a KUZKUZY Fire Pit Lawsuit?

A KUZKUZY fire pit lawsuit would not show up in CourtListener’s federal index if it were filed in a state court. Trevino’s suit over a Colsen fire pit is in San Diego Superior Court, a state court, so that index does not cover it.

Who Could Be Named in a KUZKUZY Fire Pit Lawsuit?

Who could be named in a KUZKUZY fire pit lawsuit is not settled by any KUZKUZY case. Trevino’s suit names Amazon, Colsen and Gusar. He claims none of the fuel containers the defendants sold or recommended had a flame arrester.

Can I Sue If the Fire Pit Was Bought Online?

Whether a suit over a fire pit bought online can succeed depends on the facts. Trevino says he bought his in 2021 and Amazon’s algorithm recommended it. Amazon said it notified customers of the recall and pulled the products from its platform.

What Is Flame Jetting?

Flame jetting can happen when someone refills a fire pit while any flame is present, even a small flame that is hard to see. CPSC says the flame can ignite fuel as it is poured and propel flames and burning liquid onto bystanders.

What Is a Pool Fire?

A pool fire happens when pooled liquid fuel suddenly produces larger, hotter flames that spread beyond the fire pit. CPSC says igniting a pool of alcohol or other liquid fuel in an open container creates an uncontrollable fire.

What Does the Research Say About Alcohol Fire Pit Burns?

The research on alcohol fire pit burns comes from CPSC. It says pour-and-ignite fire pit designs violate voluntary safety standard ASTM F3363-19, a standard meant to prevent pool fires and flame jetting.

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.courthousenews.com/san-diego-man-sues-amazon-after-recalled-tabletop-fire-pit-explodes/
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/2026/CPSC-Warns-Consumers-to-Stop-Using-Northlight-Bio-Ethanol-Portable-Tabletop-Fireplaces-Immediately-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Burn-Injury-or-Death-from-Flame-Jetting-and-Fire-Hazards
5. https://www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/2026/CPSC-Warns-Consumers-to-Stop-Using-Rozato-Tabletop-Fire-Pits-Immediately-Due-to-Flame-Jetting-and-Fire-Hazards-One-Death-and-Serious-Burn-Injuries-Reported
6. 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
7. https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69315247/barnhart-v-colsen-fire-pits-llc/
8. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Colsen-Recalls-Fire-Pits-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Burn-Injury-from-Flame-Jetting-and-Fire-Spreading-Hazards
9. https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/sites/jpml/files/Pending_MDL_Dockets_By_District-September-1-2026.pdf