Table of contents
- Latest Samsonico Fire Pit Lawsuit Updates
- August 13, 2026: CPSC Announces Recall of Brookstone-Branded Tabletop Fire Pits
- July 16, 2026: CPSC Warns Consumers to Stop Using Houswise Tabletop Fire Pits
- September 18, 2025: CPSC Announces Recall of Five Below Tabletop Fire Pits
- December 19, 2024: CPSC Issues Consumer Alert on Liquid-Burning Fire Pits
- 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
- What Should I Do If I Own a Samsonico Fire Pit?
- What Does the Research Say About Liquid-Fuel Fire Pits?
- What Is the ASTM F3363-19 Safety Standard?
- What Is a Pool Fire in a Liquid-Fuel Fire Pit?
- Have Any Tabletop Fire Pits Been Recalled?
- How Do I Report an Injury from a Fire Pit?
If a tabletop fire pit burned you, you may be asking whether a Samsonico fire pit lawsuit exists. As of October 2, 2026, no Samsonico fire pit case appears in federal court records or on the JPML’s pending MDL list.
Samsonico describes itself as an importer of gifting, games, home and outdoor goods, with offices in New York, Taipei, Ningbo and Little Rock. State court records are not covered.
CPSC has issued recalls and warnings on other tabletop fire pit brands. They describe pool fires and flame jetting that cause serious burns. Those findings concern other brands and do not establish anything about Samsonico.
Latest Samsonico Fire Pit Lawsuit Updates
August 13, 2026: CPSC Announces Recall of Brookstone-Branded Tabletop Fire Pits
CPSC announced Recall 26-687 of about 48,700 tabletop fire pits under the Brookstone brand, with a refund remedy [1]. CPSC says the importer received two reports of flame jetting, resulting in two injuries including second-degree and third-degree burns.
The notice says use of the fire pits can result in uncontrolled pool fires and flame jetting from fuel containers, with serious or fatal burns.
July 16, 2026: CPSC Warns Consumers to Stop Using Houswise Tabletop Fire Pits
CPSC issued Warning 26-615 telling consumers to stop using Houswise Tabletop Fire Pits [2]. CPSC is aware of more than two dozen reports resulting in seven injuries, including third-degree burns.
The reports describe flame jetting, fuel leaking outside of the fire pit and unexpectedly high flames. The manufacturer has not agreed to a recall or to offer a remedy to consumers.
September 18, 2025: CPSC Announces Recall of Five Below Tabletop Fire Pits
CPSC announced Recall 25-467 of about 66,000 Five Below-branded tabletop fire pits. The remedy is a refund [3]. The notice says alcohol fuel can splash or leak out of the fire pit reservoir during use or ignition.
The resulting flash fire can create larger, hotter flames that escape the unit and present a risk of serious burn injury from flame jetting and fire hazards.
December 19, 2024: CPSC Issues Consumer Alert on Liquid-Burning Fire Pits
CPSC issued Consumer Alert 25-074 urging consumers not to buy or use fire pits meant to burn pooled alcohol or other liquid fuel [4]. CPSC also says sellers should stop selling these products.
The alert adds that the same products are also sold as tabletop fire pits, fire pots, miniature fireplaces or portable fires for indoor use. The alert names no brand. It is category guidance.
What Is Flame Jetting?
CPSC says flame jetting is a serious event that can occur while pouring alcohol. Fire flashes back to the alcohol container and suddenly propels burning alcohol out of the container and onto people nearby, per Recall 25-015 [5].
That notice covers Colsen-branded fire pits, another tabletop fire pit brand. The Brookstone and Houswise notices above also describe flame jetting.
Who May Be Affected?
People who refill a liquid-fuel tabletop fire pit while any flame is present, and anyone standing near them, face the flame jetting hazard CPSC describes.
A small flame can be hard to see, CPSC says. It can ignite alcohol or other liquid fuel as it is poured. This can cause an explosion that propels flames and burning liquid onto the consumer or bystanders.
People who ignite fuel poured into the open bowl of a pour-and-ignite fire pit face the pool fire hazard. Whether you have a claim depends on your own facts, and Schmidt & Clark gives each case an individual legal review.
Reported Injuries or Damages
CPSC reports burn injuries from liquid-burning fire pits. CPSC’s December 2024 consumer alert says these fire pits have been associated with two deaths and at least 60 injuries since 2019.
In the Colsen recall notice, CPSC received 31 reports of flame jetting and flames escaping from the concrete container, resulting in 19 burn injuries. In two incidents, third degree burns reached more than 40% of the victims’ bodies.
These are regulator reports about the category and other brands. They are not findings about Samsonico. Reports are not proof that a product caused every injury. Allegations in a court case are separate from these regulator reports.
Recall and Regulatory Background
CPSC Recall 25-015 covered about 89,500 Colsen-branded fire pits, and the remedy was disposal. A recall does not prove liability.
Other brands have had recalls and warnings, which our page on tabletop fire pit recalls covers. The JPML report on pending MDLs, dated September 1, 2026, lists no tabletop fire pit MDL [6].
Evidence to Preserve
If you were burned by a tabletop fire pit, records can help a lawyer review what happened. Keep these items if you can:
- The fire pit and its fuel container, with any packaging
- Receipts, order confirmations and messages with the seller
- Photographs of the injury, the product and the place where it happened
- Medical records and bills
- Records of missed work
- Notes on the date, the fuel used and who was present
A lawyer can tell you which of these items matter for your own situation. Write your notes soon, while the details are fresh.
CPSC says to stop using the product. Before you dispose of it, ask a lawyer how to keep it as evidence.
Filing Deadlines
Deadlines for filing a legal claim over a burn injury are set by state law and depend on where you live and when the injury happened.
Missing the cutoff can end a claim even when the facts are strong. If you are weighing a claim over a burn injury, speak with a lawyer promptly.
Potential Compensation
In a burn injury claim, a court may recognize losses such as medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and scarring or disfigurement.
Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Potential compensation depends on the facts of each claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Should I Do If I Own a Samsonico Fire Pit?
If you own a Samsonico fire pit that burns liquid fuel, CPSC’s alert says to stop using it immediately and dispose of it. If you were burned, see Evidence to Preserve first. CPSC’s Houswise warning adds: do not sell or give away these hazardous products.
What Does the Research Say About Liquid-Fuel Fire Pits?
CPSC’s findings on liquid-fuel fire pits cover the fuels they burn. Isopropyl alcohol, ethanol, bioethanol and similar liquid fuels burn with flame temperatures over 1,600°F. These fuels can cause third degree burns in less than one second.
What Is the ASTM F3363-19 Safety Standard?
The ASTM F3363-19 safety standard is a voluntary standard designed to prevent pool fires and flame jetting. CPSC says fire pits that require users to pour isopropyl alcohol or other liquid fuel into an open container and ignite the pooled liquid where it was poured violate it.
What Is a Pool Fire in a Liquid-Fuel Fire Pit?
A pool fire in a liquid-fuel fire pit starts when someone ignites a pool of alcohol or other liquid fuel in the open container. CPSC says this creates an uncontrollable pool fire that can spread beyond the fire pit product.
Have Any Tabletop Fire Pits Been Recalled?
Yes, CPSC has recalled tabletop fire pits from other brands, including Colsen, Five Below and Brookstone. The Colsen recall covered seven models, from 5 to 18 inches wide, and the remedy was disposal.
How Do I Report an Injury from a Fire Pit?
To report an injury from a fire pit, CPSC asks people to report a dangerous product or a product-related injury at SaferProducts.gov. This is a separate step from any legal claim, and it is not a lawsuit.