Table of contents
- Latest SKYSHALO Fire Pit Lawsuit Updates
- August 6, 2026: Amazon and Colsen Sued over Fire Pit Burns
- July 16, 2026: CPSC Warns Consumers About Houswise Fire Pits
- December 19, 2024: CPSC Alert Targets Liquid-Fuel Fire Pits
- October 28, 2024: Class Action Filed Against Colsen
- October 17, 2024: CPSC Announces Colsen Fire Pit Recall
- 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
- Can I Sue over a SKYSHALO Fire Pit Injury If It Was Bought Online?
- How Many Injuries Do CPSC Notices Report for Fire Pits?
- Is There a SKYSHALO Fire Pit Recall?
- Why Were the Five Below and Brookstone Fire Pits Recalled?
- What Does the Research Say About Tabletop Fire Pit Hazards?
- Should I Stop Using an Alcohol or Liquid-Burning Fire Pit?
- Has Amazon Responded to the Trevino Lawsuit?
Lawsuits and safety warnings from CPSC and Health Canada about tabletop fire pits describe a hazard called flame jetting. Complaints allege that fire pits fueled by alcohol or other liquid fuel can burst into flames while a person refuels them.
As of October 2, 2026, no lawsuit, class action, MDL, CPSC recall or CPSC warning names SKYSHALO. The filed cases and agency actions involve other tabletop fire pit brands.
The filed cases are an individual lawsuit over a Colsen fire pit and a class action against Colsen Fire Pits LLC. Only a legal review of your own facts can show whether a claim may exist.
Latest SKYSHALO Fire Pit Lawsuit Updates
August 6, 2026: Amazon and Colsen Sued over Fire Pit Burns
Courthouse News reported that Anthony Trevino sued Amazon, Colsen and Gusar in San Diego Superior Court over a Colsen tabletop alcohol fire pit. The complaint alleges it exploded while he refilled it, causing third-degree burns [1].
The suit names no SKYSHALO party. No MDL has been formed for tabletop or liquid-fuel fire pits, according to the JPML pending-MDL report [2].
July 16, 2026: CPSC Warns Consumers About Houswise Fire Pits
CPSC warned consumers to stop using Houswise tabletop fire pits (Warning No. 26-615). CPSC cites more than two dozen reports and seven injuries, including third-degree burns [3].
Furmia LLC, the manufacturer of Houswise tabletop fire pits, has not agreed to recall these products or offer a remedy to consumers, according to CPSC. The Houswise fire pit warning page has more detail.
December 19, 2024: CPSC Alert Targets Liquid-Fuel Fire Pits
CPSC published a consumer alert as Warning No. 25-074. It urged people not to buy or use fire pits meant to burn pooled alcohol or other liquid fuel [4].
The alert says fire pits that require pouring fuel into an open container and igniting it there violate voluntary standard ASTM F3363-19. CPSC says such fire pits have been associated with two deaths and at least 60 injuries since 2019.
October 28, 2024: Class Action Filed Against Colsen
Plaintiff Barnhart filed a class action lawsuit against Colsen Fire Pits LLC in North Carolina federal court, reported by ConsumerAffairs [5]. Barnhart seeks to represent affected buyers, aiming for damages, costs and a jury trial.
The complaint alleges Colsen sold dangerous tabletop fire pits that posed serious burn risks and failed to warn consumers. These are allegations, not court findings.
October 17, 2024: CPSC Announces Colsen Fire Pit Recall
CPSC announced Recall No. 25-015 of about 89,500 Colsen-branded fire pits. It came after CPSC received 31 reports of flame jetting and flames escaping the concrete container, with 19 burn injuries [6].
The count includes Colsen-branded fire pits previously manufactured by another company. These are report counts, not proof of causation. The Colsen fire pit recall page has more detail.
What Is Flame Jetting?
According to Health Canada, flame jetting occurs when fuel vapours around a poured fuel stream ignite. This happens when a user refuels a portable fire product that is still burning [7].
It may happen when a flame is not readily visible. It can also occur when the flame is extinguished but the device is still hot.
Who May Be Affected?
People who pour alcohol or other liquid fuel into a tabletop fire pit while any flame is present face the flame-jetting hazard. CPSC says a small flame can be hard to see.
Such a flame can ignite the fuel as it is poured, causing an explosion that propels flames and burning liquid onto the person pouring or bystanders.
A SKYSHALO fire pit that burns alcohol or other liquid fuel would fall in this group, and its fuel type is not confirmed.
The plaintiff in the Trevino lawsuit says the fire pit he bought in 2021 exploded in September 2025 when he refueled it. Whether you may qualify needs an individual legal review.
Reported Injuries or Damages
In the Trevino complaint, as reported, the plaintiff alleges third-degree burns across his face, ears, neck, torso, arms, hands and fingers, and scarring. Complaint allegations are not court findings.
In its Colsen recall, CPSC says two incidents resulted in third-degree burns to more than 40% of the victims’ bodies. These are reports to CPSC, not proof the product caused every incident.
CPSC adds that at least six incidents involved surgery, prolonged medical treatment, burn unit admission, short-term disability, loss of function, physical therapy or permanent disfigurement.
CPSC also says liquid fuels such as isopropyl alcohol and ethanol burn at flame temperatures over 1,600°F. Such fuels can cause third-degree burns in less than one second, according to CPSC.
In its Nordic Flame recall, Health Canada says flame jetting can send a burst of flaming fuel out of the container. The fuel can travel a dangerous distance.
Health Canada also says flame jetting happens so quickly that users and bystanders cannot react quickly enough to move away from an incoming flame jet.
Recall and Regulatory Background
CPSC has recalled other brands of tabletop alcohol fire pits over flame jetting and fire hazards. The recalls include about 66,000 Five Below fire pits on September 18, 2025 (Recall No. 25-467) [8].
They also include about 48,700 Brookstone fire pits on August 13, 2026 (Recall No. 26-687) [9]. A recall does not prove liability. See the tabletop fire pit recall page.
Evidence to Preserve
Keep these items if a fire pit burned you or a family member, and do not throw any of them away:
- The fire pit itself, its label and any model number printed on it
- Photographs of the device, the burns and the scene, taken before disposal
- The fuel bottle, packaging and printed instructions that came with the fire pit
- The receipt, order history or account record showing where and when you bought it
- Seller emails, recall notices and any messages about the fire pit
- Medical records, bills and proof of missed work
The Trevino complaint, as reported, alleges Amazon’s recall email warned only that the product may not meet current safety standards. Trevino says he did not see the email.
Filing Deadlines
Filing deadlines for a burn injury claim come from state law and depend on where you live and when the burn happened.
Missing a deadline can end a claim, even when the facts of the case are strong and the evidence is well kept.
A lawyer can tell you which deadline applies to your claim, so it helps to ask early, before a deadline passes.
Potential Compensation
Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Potential compensation for a burn injury may include medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, scarring and disfigurement, and future care.
The Trevino complaint, as reported, seeks money for lost earnings and medical expenses. It also seeks money for other burn-related losses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Sue over a SKYSHALO Fire Pit Injury If It Was Bought Online?
Can you sue over a SKYSHALO fire pit injury if it was bought online? That depends on your facts and needs a legal review. The Trevino complaint, as reported, makes claims of negligent product liability, design defects, failure to warn and breach of implied warranty.
How Many Injuries Do CPSC Notices Report for Fire Pits?
CPSC notices report injuries for fire pits brand by brand. The Brookstone recall cites two reports of flame jetting and two injuries, including second-degree and third-degree burns, and the Colsen recall cites 19 burn injuries.
Is There a SKYSHALO Fire Pit Recall?
There is no SKYSHALO fire pit recall. No CPSC recall or product safety warning names SKYSHALO. CPSC actions on tabletop alcohol fire pits name Colsen, Five Below, Brookstone, FLIKRFIRE, Rozato, Northlight and Houswise.
Why Were the Five Below and Brookstone Fire Pits Recalled?
The Five Below fire pits were recalled because alcohol fuel can splash or leak out of the reservoir and cause a flash fire, according to CPSC. Southern Telecom recalled its Brookstone-branded fire pits over uncontrolled pool fires and flame jetting.
What Does the Research Say About Tabletop Fire Pit Hazards?
Research on tabletop fire pit hazards includes Health Canada’s statement that missing labelling and hazard information could contribute to a flame jetting incident. Its Nordic Flame recall covered 1,488 units sold in Canada, with no reports of incidents or injury there as of October 7, 2025.
Should I Stop Using an Alcohol or Liquid-Burning Fire Pit?
CPSC says consumers should immediately stop using an alcohol or liquid-burning fire pit that violates voluntary standards and dispose of it. Sellers should stop selling them. For the recalled Colsen fire pits, CPSC says do not resell or donate them.
Has Amazon Responded to the Trevino Lawsuit?
Amazon responded to the Trevino lawsuit in an email to Courthouse News. It said Colsen recalled the products in October 2024. Amazon also said it notified customers, pulled the products from its platform and no longer sells them.