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ONLYFIRE OUTDOOR LIVING Fire Pit Lawsuit Update: Injuries, Recall Status, and Legal Options

ONLYFIRE OUTDOOR LIVING is among the tabletop fire pit brands identified in a 2026 nationwide burn-injury investigation, but its documented products include propane-powered and wood- or pellet-burning designs rather than only open-container alcohol fire bowls. Current Onlyfire models include compact gas fire pits with stainless-steel burners, tempered-glass wind guards, lava rock, adjustable flames, and portable solid-fuel fire pits designed for patios, camping, tailgating, and other outdoor settings.

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Table of contents
  1. Latest ONLYFIRE OUTDOOR LIVING Fire Pit Lawsuit Updates
  2. August 1, 2025: Health Canada Warns About Onlyfire Fire Pit
  3. December 19, 2024: CPSC Issues Alert on Liquid-Burning Fire Pits
  4. Who May Be Affected?
  5. Reported Injuries or Damages
  6. Recall and Regulatory Background
  7. Evidence to Preserve
  8. Filing Deadlines
  9. Frequently Asked Questions
  10. Is the Onlyfire Fire Pit Recalled?
  11. What Is Flame Jetting?
  12. What Should I Do with an Onlyfire Alcohol-Burning Tabletop Fire Pit?
  13. What Does the Research Say About Fire Pit Burn Injuries?
  14. Is the Colsen Fire Pit Recall Related to Onlyfire?
  15. How Hot Does Isopropyl Alcohol Burn?
  16. References
As of October 2, 2026, no federal lawsuit or multidistrict litigation names Onlyfire. No CPSC recall or warning names it either. The only agency action found that names Onlyfire is a Health Canada warning about a tabletop fire pit. That August 1, 2025 warning covers one alcohol-burning product, the Onlyfire Smokeless Tabletop Fire Pit Fireplace. Users must pour alcohol into the bowl and ignite it there. Health Canada said this may cause an uncontrollable pool fire, with larger, hotter flames that can spread beyond the product, and flame jetting. It is a regulator warning and not a court finding. It does not prove liability.
Lawsuit at a glance
  • Case or litigation name: No federal case on record
  • Defendants: No federal defendants named
  • Court and docket number, when available: No filed federal case
  • MDL number, judge, and case count, when an MDL exists: No MDL
  • Filing date: No federal filing on record
  • Main allegations: Health Canada warned of pool fire and flame jetting hazards in an alcohol-burning Onlyfire tabletop fire pit, and no federal complaint makes allegations
  • Products or people involved: The Onlyfire Smokeless Tabletop Fire Pit Fireplace named in Health Canada’s alert, plus an 18-inch propane Tabletop Gas Fire Pit and a 12-inch charcoal, wood and pellet Smokeless Fire Pit listed on Onlyfire’s product pages

Latest ONLYFIRE OUTDOOR LIVING Fire Pit Lawsuit Updates

August 1, 2025: Health Canada Warns About Onlyfire Fire Pit

Health Canada warned consumers to stop using the Smokeless Tabletop Fire Pit Fireplace sold on Amazon.ca. It said the alcohol-burning product may pose a flame jetting and fire hazard [1]. The distributor named in the notice, TOPF MFG INC, did not agree to a voluntary recall. The notice gives no model number, units sold, sale dates or price for the alcohol-burning product.

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

The CPSC alert 25-074 covers alcohol and other liquid-burning fire pits that violate voluntary standard ASTM F3363-19. It called these fire pits extremely dangerous and told consumers to stop using and dispose of them [2]. The agency says these fire pits have been associated with two deaths and at least 60 injuries since 2019. It also told sellers to stop selling them.

Who May Be Affected?

People who own or used the alcohol-burning fire pit named by Health Canada may be affected, and so may anyone who refilled it while a flame or hot surface was present. Bystanders near the fire pit when the fuel container ignited may be affected too. Whether anyone has a claim depends on an individual legal review. Onlyfire‘s own site lists two fire pits that burn other fuels, and no Health Canada or CPSC warning names either of them:
  • The 18-inch gas model, the Tabletop Gas Fire Pit, has product numbers TOP2209-FP027BKb and TOP2209-FP026BKb. It burns propane and is rated 11,000 BTU [3].
  • The 12-inch solid-fuel model, the Smokeless Fire Pit with Carrying Bag, has product number TOP2406-FP054SSB. It burns charcoal, wood or wood pellets [4].
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Reported Injuries or Damages

Health Canada’s alert says no incidents or injuries related to the Onlyfire product had been reported to it when the alert was issued. The alert also says isopropyl alcohol flames can cause third degree burns in less than one second. That is a general statement about the fuel and the type of product. It is not a count of Onlyfire incidents. CPSC’s consumer alert covers the whole category of liquid-burning fire pits. Its death and injury counts are regulator reports and not complaint allegations. A report is not established medical evidence about any Onlyfire product, and it is not proof that a fire pit caused any one injury.

Recall and Regulatory Background

Health Canada says portable firepots must meet ASTM F3363-19 or an equivalent standard. Compliant products cannot hold a pool of alcohol. Colsen is a different brand and not an Onlyfire product. CPSC’s Colsen recall on October 17, 2024 covered about 89,500 fire pits [5]. You can read more about tabletop fire pit recalls on our recall page. No MDL has been formed for liquid-fuel fire pits, and none of the dockets on the pending MDL report from the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, dated September 1, 2026, involves tabletop fire pits [6].

Evidence to Preserve

If you were burned, keep these items, because they may help show what happened and which product was involved:
  • Photographs of the fire pit, its label and any model number, taken before any disposal, plus the packaging and instructions that came with it.
  • The fuel container, and a note of the type of fuel you used when the injury happened.
  • Order histories, receipts and listings from Amazon.ca or another seller, and your messages with the seller.
  • Photographs and videos of the injury and the scene, taken as soon as it is safe to do so, the names of any witnesses, and medical records and bills for your treatment.

Filing Deadlines

Filing deadlines for a burn injury come from state law, so they depend on where you live and when the injury happened. Even a claim with strong facts can end if its deadline passes, so speak with a lawyer promptly about which deadline applies to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Onlyfire Fire Pit Recalled?

No, the Onlyfire fire pit is not recalled. Health Canada’s alert RA-77799, issued August 1, 2025, covers one alcohol-burning model. Health Canada said that product has been removed from sale on Amazon.ca.

What Is Flame Jetting?

Flame jetting is a hazard that can occur when someone refills an alcohol fire pit. It can happen if any flame or hot surface is present. Vapours in the fuel container can ignite as it is poured. Flames or burning liquid may reach the person pouring or bystanders.

What Should I Do with an Onlyfire Alcohol-Burning Tabletop Fire Pit?

For an Onlyfire alcohol-burning tabletop fire pit, Health Canada says owners of the model named in its alert should stop using it immediately and dispose of it safely. Photograph it before disposal. CPSC gives similar advice for liquid-burning fire pits. Report incidents through Health Canada’s Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

What Does the Research Say About Fire Pit Burn Injuries?

Research on fire pit burn injuries here means regulator reports, such as CPSC’s Colsen recall. CPSC cited 31 reports of flame jetting and flames escaping the container. These resulted in 19 burn injuries. Two incidents caused third degree burns to more than 40% of victims’ bodies. No, the Colsen fire pit recall is separate from the Onlyfire warning. CPSC Recall 25-015 covers Colsen fire pits, and the notice says the firm stopped selling them and does not have the financial resources to offer a remedy.

How Hot Does Isopropyl Alcohol Burn?

Isopropyl alcohol burns hot, with flame temperatures over 1,600°F (871°C), according to Health Canada. The notice says the Onlyfire alcohol-burning tabletop fire pit requires pouring in alcohol, including isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol.

References

  1. https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/health-canada-warns-onlyfire-smokeless-tabletop-fire-pit-fireplace-sold-amazonca-may
  2. 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
  3. https://www.onlyfire.com/products/onlyfire-18-tabletop-gas-fire-pit
  4. https://www.onlyfire.com/collections/wood-fire-pit/products/onlyfire-12-smokeless-fire-pit-with-carrying-bag-portable-outdoor-low-smoke-fire-pit
  5. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Colsen-Recalls-Fire-Pits-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Burn-Injury-from-Flame-Jetting-and-Fire-Spreading-Hazards
  6. https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/sites/jpml/files/Pending_MDL_Dockets_By_District-September-1-2026.pdf