Table of contents
- Latest PAKLORDE Fire Pit Lawsuit Updates
- August 13, 2026: CPSC Announces Brookstone Fire Pit Recall
- August 5, 2026: Burn Injury Lawsuit Filed in San Diego
- July 16, 2026: CPSC Warns About Houswise Fire Pits
- December 19, 2024: CPSC Issues Alert on Alcohol Fire Pits
- October 17, 2024: CPSC Announces Colsen Fire Pit Recall
- Who May Be Affected?
- Reported Injuries or Damages
- Recall and Regulatory Background
- Evidence to Preserve
- Filing Deadlines
- Frequently Asked Questions
- What Is Flame Jetting?
- What Should I Do with a PAKLORDE Fire Pit I Already Own?
- Can Amazon or a Seller Be Sued over a Fire Pit Burn?
- Is There a Class Action over Tabletop Fire Pits?
- What Does CPSC Research Say About Alcohol Fire Pit Standards?
- What Does the Trevino Complaint Say About Flame Arresters?
No lawsuit, recall, CPSC warning or MDL naming PAKLORDE has been reported as of October 2, 2026. Related lawsuits name Amazon, Colsen and Gusar, and a JPML list dated September 1, 2026 shows no MDL for fire pits.
CPSC associates burn injuries with alcohol and other liquid-burning fire pits and describes two hazards: pool fires and flame jetting. Complaints over Colsen fire pits allege design defects and failure to warn.
Complaints against Colsen, Gusar and Amazon are allegations, and no defendant has been found liable. CPSC has acted on other brands. Individual claims are reviewed case by case, and a review does not promise any result.
Latest PAKLORDE Fire Pit Lawsuit Updates
August 13, 2026: CPSC Announces Brookstone Fire Pit Recall
CPSC announced Recall No. 26-687 of about 48,700 Brookstone-branded tabletop fire pits imported by Southern Telecom Inc. of Brooklyn, New York [1]. The remedy is a refund.
Southern Telecom received two reports of flames escaping the concrete container and flame jetting, causing two injuries including second-degree and third-degree burns. The notice warns of serious or fatal burns from pool fires and flame jetting.
August 5, 2026: Burn Injury Lawsuit Filed in San Diego
Anthony Trevino sued Amazon, Colsen and Gusar in San Diego Superior Court, according to Times of San Diego [2]. His complaint alleges a Colsen tabletop fire pit was defective and carried no adequate warning.
It also alleges the fire pit caused third-degree burns when he refilled it. These are allegations, and the defendants have not been found liable. The case involves Colsen fire pits, not PAKLORDE.
July 16, 2026: CPSC Warns About Houswise Fire Pits
CPSC issued Warning No. 26-615 telling consumers to stop using Houswise tabletop fire pits [3]. CPSC is aware of more than two dozen reports of flame jetting, fuel leaking and unexpectedly high flames.
The reports resulted in seven injuries, including third-degree burns. Furmia LLC, the maker of Houswise tabletop fire pits, has not agreed to recall these products or offer a remedy to consumers.
December 19, 2024: CPSC Issues Alert on Alcohol Fire Pits
CPSC issued Consumer Alert No. 25-074 telling consumers to stop using alcohol or other liquid-burning fire pits that violate voluntary safety standards and present flame jetting and fire hazards [4].
It said these fire pits have been associated with two deaths and at least 60 injuries since 2019. Consumers should immediately stop using and dispose of them, and sellers should stop selling them.
October 17, 2024: CPSC Announces Colsen Fire Pit Recall
CPSC announced Recall No. 25-015 of about 89,500 Colsen-branded fire pits [5]. CPSC had 31 reports of flame jetting or flames escaping the concrete container. These reports resulted in 19 burn injuries.
Colsen Fire Pits LLC of Miami, Florida made the fire pits, and the recall covers seven models. Consumers were told to stop using the recalled fire pits immediately and dispose of them.
Who May Be Affected?
People who were burned while lighting or refilling a fire pit that burns pooled alcohol or other liquid fuel may be affected. That includes people who stood nearby.
CPSC says fire pits that burn liquid fuel are also sold as tabletop fire pits, fire pots, miniature fireplaces, or portable fires for indoor use.
CPSC says flame jetting can send burning liquid onto the person pouring or onto bystanders. Its notices on Houswise and Brookstone fire pits describe fuel leaking or flames escaping the container.
A person who owned a PAKLORDE fire pit and was burned in one of these ways may be affected too. Schmidt & Clark offers an individual legal review of each person’s circumstances.
Reported Injuries or Damages
Courthouse News reported that the Trevino complaint alleges burns across his face, ears, neck, torso, arms, hands and fingers [6]. It also alleges a lifetime of scarring, disfigurement and pain. None of this has been tested in court.
A class action, Barnhart et al. v. Colsen Fire Pits LLC, was filed over Colsen fire pits in October 2024 in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina [7].
CPSC incident reports are different from allegations. Its Colsen recall notice says two incidents resulted in third degree burns to more than 40% of victims’ bodies.
CPSC’s Rozato warning of April 2, 2026 says isopropyl alcohol, ethanol, bioethanol and similar liquid fuels can burn with flame temperatures over 1,600°F and can cause third degree burns in less than one second [8].
The December 2024 CPSC alert cites a voluntary standard from ASTM. It calls the deaths and injuries it lists associated with liquid-burning fire pits. That is CPSC’s wording, and it does not mean every incident came from a defect.
Recall and Regulatory Background
The Five Below recall, No. 25-467 of September 18, 2025, covered about 66,000 tabletop fire pits and offered a refund [9]. For product-by-product detail, see our page on tabletop fire pit recalls.
The Rozato warning reported one death and multiple burn injuries. Northlight Warning No. 26-473 of May 7, 2026 covered bio ethanol portable tabletop fireplaces [10]. Neither of those two retailers has agreed to a recall.
None of these actions names PAKLORDE, and a recall or warning does not by itself show who is legally responsible. The JPML pending MDL list shows no fire pit MDL [11].
Evidence to Preserve
Keep these items, because they may help show what happened if you were burned by a fire pit:
- The fire pit itself, with its packaging, instructions and labels, if you still have them
- The fuel container and fuel bottle, with the brand and size shown on them
- Order confirmations, receipts and seller details, plus screenshots of the product listing
- Photographs and video of the injury and the scene, and any damaged clothing
- Medical records and bills, and the names of anyone who saw what happened
- Messages with the seller or maker, including any about the fire pit or the injury
Filing Deadlines
Filing deadlines come from state law, and the one that governs a fire pit burn depends on where you live.
The date the burn happened also affects which deadline applies, so note that date and keep a record of it while the details are fresh.
A deadline that passes can end a claim even when the facts are strong. A person who was burned should speak with a lawyer promptly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is Flame Jetting?
Flame jetting, CPSC says, can occur when a fire pit is refilled while any flame is present. The flame can ignite the poured fuel. A pool fire is different: pooled fuel suddenly produces larger, hotter flames that spread beyond the container.
What Should I Do with a PAKLORDE Fire Pit I Already Own?
If you already own a PAKLORDE fire pit that burns liquid fuel, report any safety incident with it to CPSC on SaferProducts.gov. CPSC also says to stop using and dispose of liquid-burning fire pits that violate the voluntary standard.
Can Amazon or a Seller Be Sued over a Fire Pit Burn?
Amazon and the manufacturers Colsen and Gusar have been sued in one complaint over a fire pit burn. Anthony Trevino’s complaint claims negligent product liability, design defects, failure to warn and breach of implied warranty. Amazon said it notified customers and removed the products. Liability is for the court.
Is There a Class Action over Tabletop Fire Pits?
Yes, one class action over Colsen tabletop fire pits is listed as pending. The Barnhart complaint, No. 24-cv-945, alleges Colsen failed to disclose that the product could cause severe burns during normal use. That is an allegation and not a finding.
What Does CPSC Research Say About Alcohol Fire Pit Standards?
CPSC research on alcohol fire pit standards says a pour-and-ignite design violates ASTM F3363-19. That design requires pouring liquid fuel into an open container and igniting it in the same place. The voluntary standard is designed to prevent pool fires and flame jetting, CPSC says.
What Does the Trevino Complaint Say About Flame Arresters?
The Trevino complaint says none of the containers sold or recommended by the defendants had a flame arrester. It also says the recall notice Amazon sent warned only that the product “may not meet current safety standards.” Both are allegations that no court has decided.