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- May 7, 2026 — The CPSC warned consumers to stop using Northlight Bio Ethanol Portable Tabletop Fireplaces immediately because using them can result in uncontrolled pool fires and flame jetting, creating a risk of serious or fatal burns. The affected item numbers are Northlight IF91990, IF91991, IF91992, IF91993, IF91994, IF91996, and IF91997 [1].
What Is the Risk?
A. What Is It
The warning involves Northlight Bio Ethanol Portable Tabletop Fireplaces. These products are portable decorative fireplaces that require consumers to pour liquid fuel into an open container and then ignite the pooled liquid in the same location.
The fireplaces have white, silver, or black bases and were sold in round, square, or rectangular designs. The affected item numbers appear on the product packaging.
The affected Northlight item numbers include:
- IF91990
- IF91991
- IF91992
- IF91993
- IF91994
- IF91996
- IF91997
B. How Injuries Happen
The CPSC warned that these fireplaces can create uncontrolled pool fires, where flames burn across pooled or spilled alcohol. Igniting alcohol or other liquid fuel in an open container can suddenly create larger, hotter flames that spread beyond the product.
Flame jetting can also occur when a user refills the fire pit while any flame is still present. A small flame can be difficult to see, and vapors inside a fuel container can ignite as fuel is poured, causing an explosion that propels flames and burning liquid toward consumers or bystanders.
C. Burn and Fire Injury Risks
Isopropyl alcohol, ethanol, bioethanol, and similar liquid fuels can burn at flame temperatures over 1,600°F. The CPSC warned that these fuels can cause third-degree burns in less than one second.
Serious burn injuries may require emergency care, hospitalization, skin grafting, wound care, pain management, and long-term rehabilitation. Severe incidents may also cause permanent scarring, disfigurement, nerve damage, infection, emotional trauma, property damage, or death.
D. Who Is Liable
- Retailers involved in selling the affected tabletop fireplaces
- Manufacturers or importers involved in producing or distributing the products
- Online marketplaces or sellers, where legally applicable
- Other supply-chain parties connected to the flame jetting or fire hazard
Do I Qualify?
- Did you purchase a Northlight Bio Ethanol Portable Tabletop Fireplace?
- Does the packaging show item number IF91990, IF91991, IF91992, IF91993, IF91994, IF91996, or IF91997?
- Did the fireplace cause flame jetting, spilled burning fuel, or an uncontrolled fire?
- Did you or a family member suffer burns, scarring, smoke-related injury, or property damage?
- Did the injury require emergency care, hospitalization, prescriptions, wound care, or missed work?
- Do you still have the product, packaging, online order record, photos, videos, or medical records?
If you answered YES to 2 or more questions, you may have a valid claim.
Notable Recalls & Legal Actions
| Product | Year | Action Type | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northlight Bio Ethanol Portable Tabletop Fireplaces | 2026 | CPSC Safety Warning | Stop Use | Item numbers IF91990, IF91991, IF91992, IF91993, IF91994, IF91996, and IF91997 |
Results vary. Past outcomes do not guarantee future results.
Legal Process
| Step | What Happens | Timeframe |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Consultation | An attorney reviews the product, purchase history, incident facts, and injury records. | Same day – 1 week |
| 2. Investigation | Order records, packaging, photos, videos, witness statements, and medical records are gathered. | 4–12 weeks |
| 3. File Claim | A claim or lawsuit may be filed if the evidence supports liability and damages. | 1–3 months |
| 4. Discovery | The parties exchange evidence about design, warnings, fuel hazards, sales, and injuries. | 6–18 months |
| 5. Resolution | Many product liability claims settle, while some proceed toward trial. | 1–3 years total |
Frequently Asked Questions
What Northlight fireplaces are affected?
The warning applies to Northlight Bio Ethanol Portable Tabletop Fireplaces with item numbers IF91990, IF91991, IF91992, IF91993, IF91994, IF91996, and IF91997.
Where were the fireplaces sold?
The fireplaces were sold online at NorthlightSeasonal.com, Target.com, Walmart.com, BestBuy.com, HomeDepot.com, and other websites for about $35 to $90.
What should consumers do now?
The CPSC urged consumers to stop using the tabletop fireplaces immediately and dispose of them. Consumers should not sell or give away the hazardous products.
What evidence should I keep?
Helpful evidence may include the fireplace, packaging, order records, receipts, photos or videos of the incident, burn injury photos, medical records, prescriptions, and proof of lost wages.
References
- 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
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-burns/basics/art-20056649
- https://www.cdc.gov/burns/index.html