Table of contents
- Latest Northwest Fire Pit Lawsuit Updates
- August 13, 2026: CPSC Announces Brookstone Fire Pit Recall
- August 6, 2026: Lawsuit Reported over Colsen Fire Pit Burns
- July 16, 2026: CPSC Warns Consumers About Houswise Fire Pits
- May 7, 2026: CPSC Warns Consumers About Northlight Fireplaces
- December 19, 2024: CPSC Issues Category-Wide Fire Pit Alert
- October 28, 2024: Class Action Filed Against Colsen
- What Is Flame Jetting?
- Who May Be Affected?
- Reported Injuries or Damages
- Recall and Regulatory Background
- Evidence to Preserve
- Filing Deadlines
- Potential Compensation
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Is There a Northwest Fire Pit Lawsuit?
- How Do I Report a Northwest Fire Pit Injury?
- What Does the Home Depot Listing Say About the Northwest Fire Pit?
- What Does the Research Say About Liquid-Fuel Fire Pit Burns?
- What Is the ASTM F3363-19 Fire Pit Standard?
- Has Health Canada Recalled a Tabletop Fire Pit?
The Northwest Bio Ethanol Tabletop Fire Pit burns bioethanol fuel. An August 2025 Home Depot listing describes it as a black, indoor or outdoor ventless fireplace. This page separates what is reported about other brands from what applies to Northwest.
CPSC has warned about flame jetting and pool-fire burns from liquid-fuel fire pits as a category. Other brands have faced action from CPSC. Lawsuits over other brands allege serious burns and failure to warn.
As of October 2, 2026, no recall, CPSC warning, MDL or filed lawsuit naming the Northwest fireplace has been identified. A burn injury may still be reviewed on its own facts.
Latest Northwest Fire Pit Lawsuit Updates
August 13, 2026: CPSC Announces Brookstone Fire Pit Recall
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 notice cites uncontrolled pool fires and flame jetting.
It reports two incidents with two injuries, including second- and third-degree burns. Consumers should stop using the fire pits and contact Southern Telecom for a full refund. Northwest is not part of this recall.
August 6, 2026: Lawsuit Reported over Colsen Fire Pit Burns
Times of San Diego reported that a San Diego man sued Amazon, Colsen and Gusar, the three named defendants, in San Diego Superior Court [2]. The article reports no response from the defendants.
The complaint alleges a Colsen ethanol tabletop fire pit was defective and sold without adequate warning. It alleges a jet of flame left him with third-degree burns.
July 16, 2026: CPSC Warns Consumers About Houswise Fire Pits
CPSC warned consumers to stop using Houswise tabletop fire pits [3]. Warning 26-615 cites more than two dozen reports and seven injuries, including third-degree burns.
It covers at least 53,500 units of the Vesper, Altair, Quad and Astra models sold since March 2023 on Amazon.com and other websites. The manufacturer, Furmia LLC, has not agreed to any recall or remedy.
May 7, 2026: CPSC Warns Consumers About Northlight Fireplaces
CPSC issued Product Safety Warning 26-473 telling consumers to stop using Northlight Bio Ethanol Portable Tabletop Fireplaces [4]. They were sold on HomeDepot.com and other websites for about $35 to $90.
The retailer, Gordon Companies Inc., has not agreed to a recall. The warning does not name Northwest, but the fuel type is the same and the Northwest fireplace was also listed on HomeDepot.com in August 2025.
December 19, 2024: CPSC Issues Category-Wide Fire Pit Alert
CPSC issued Consumer Alert 25-074 urging consumers not to buy or use fire pits that burn pooled alcohol or other liquid fuel [5]. The alert also tells sellers to stop selling these products.
The alert says these products have been associated with two deaths and at least 60 injuries since 2019. It covers the whole category and names no brand as its subject.
October 28, 2024: Class Action Filed Against Colsen
ConsumerAffairs reported a class action filed against Colsen Fire Pits LLC in federal court in North Carolina [6]. It alleges the company’s tabletop fire pits were dangerous, posed serious burn risks and were sold without adequate warning.
The plaintiff seeks to represent affected buyers and asks for damages, costs and a jury trial. The suit alleges violations of consumer protection laws. No ruling or class certification is reported.
What Is Flame Jetting?
CPSC’s Colsen recall notice calls flame jetting “a serious event that can occur while pouring alcohol” [7]. The fire “flashes back to the alcohol container and suddenly propels burning alcohol out of the container and onto people nearby.”
CPSC adds that alcohol flames can be invisible. So flame jetting can happen when a fire pit reservoir is refilled.
Who May Be Affected?
People burned while pouring or refilling liquid fuel into a tabletop fire pit or fireplace while any flame was still present may be affected, and so may bystanders hit by the flames or burning liquid.
The CPSC Consumer Alert says a small flame can ignite liquid fuel as it is poured. It says these products are also sold as tabletop fire pits, fire pots, miniature fireplaces or portable fires for indoor use.
Here, the matching product is the Northwest fireplace in a Home Depot listing from August 2025. Any legal review of a Northwest burn depends on whether the Northwest design requires pouring and igniting fuel in place, which is not established.
Reported Injuries or Damages
No injury report tied to Northwest has been identified. The claims below concern other liquid-fuel fire pit brands. In the San Diego lawsuit, the plaintiff alleges third-degree burns to his face and body and scarring.
The complaint asks for money covering lost earnings and medical expenses. These are allegations in one complaint. Regulator reports do not prove that the product caused each incident.
The CPSC Consumer Alert counts deaths and injuries across the whole category rather than for one brand. The Colsen notice cites 31 reports of flame jetting and flames escaping from the concrete container. These resulted in 19 burn injuries.
In two incidents, victims suffered third degree burns over more than 40% of their bodies. At least six incidents have involved surgery, prolonged medical treatment, burn treatment facility admission, short-term disability, loss of function, physical therapy or permanent disfigurement.
Recall and Regulatory Background
The CPSC alert urges consumers to stop using and dispose of alcohol or other liquid-burning fire pits. These are fire pits that violate voluntary safety standard ASTM F3363-19.
CPSC has also recalled or warned about fire pits from brands including Colsen, Brookstone, Northlight and Houswise. Health Canada has also recalled a Nordic Flame tabletop fire pit [8].
No recall or warning naming Northwest has been identified. A recall does not prove liability. For other-brand actions, see our tabletop fire pit recalls page.
Evidence to Preserve
Evidence can help show which product was involved and how the injury happened. Recalls and warnings name specific brands and models, so the model label and the receipt matter. Keep these items:
- The fireplace itself, if it can be kept safely out of use, with its model label
- The packaging and the instructions
- The fuel container and the fuel brand
- The receipt or order confirmation
- Photographs of the injury, the scene and any damage
- Medical records and bills
- Messages with the seller
- Names of anyone who saw the accident
- A short written account of the accident, with the date and place
Filing Deadlines
Filing deadlines exist for injury claims, and they come from state law. A deadline can depend on where you live, when the injury happened and when it was discovered.
A claim can end if one is missed, even when the facts are strong. Speak with a lawyer promptly about which one applies to you.
Potential Compensation
If a claim succeeds, damages may cover several categories. These include emergency and burn-center care, surgery and skin grafts, medication and rehabilitation. They may also include scar treatment, lost earnings and pain and suffering.
The JPML pending MDL report lists no MDL for tabletop fire pits [9]. Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Potential compensation differs by individual claim and by the law that applies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is There a Northwest Fire Pit Lawsuit?
No Northwest fire pit lawsuit has been identified. Suits over other brands exist, including a Colsen class action filed in North Carolina. A San Diego complaint also alleges that Amazon’s recall notice said only that the fire pit “may not meet current safety standards.”
How Do I Report a Northwest Fire Pit Injury?
You can report a Northwest fire pit injury to CPSC at SaferProducts.gov. CPSC’s hotline also takes reports at 800-638-2772 (TTY 800-638-8270). CPSC’s notices for other brands give the same two channels for any dangerous product or product-related injury.
What Does the Home Depot Listing Say About the Northwest Fire Pit?
The August 2025 Home Depot listing for the Northwest fire pit says it is designed to provide 2,000 BTU of heat, has steel, tempered glass and wool wick construction, and includes a snuffer tool. These lines are the seller’s marketing copy and are not a maker or CPSC finding.
What Does the Research Say About Liquid-Fuel Fire Pit Burns?
CPSC’s alert on liquid-fuel fire pit burns says isopropyl alcohol, ethanol, bioethanol and similar fuels burn at flame temperatures over 1,600°F and can cause third degree burns in less than one second. Igniting liquid fuel in an open container creates an uncontrollable pool fire, CPSC adds.
What Is the ASTM F3363-19 Fire Pit Standard?
The ASTM F3363-19 fire pit standard is a voluntary safety standard designed to prevent pool fires and flame jetting. CPSC says fire pits that require pouring isopropyl alcohol or other liquid fuel into an open container and igniting the pooled liquid where it was poured violate it.
Has Health Canada Recalled a Tabletop Fire Pit?
Health Canada recalled the Nordic Flame Tabletop Fire Pit, UPC 78557162608, on October 9, 2025. The notice says missing hazard labelling could contribute to a flame jetting incident. The company reported 1488 units sold in Canada.