Table of contents
- Latest Voguad Fire Pit Lawsuit Updates
- August 13, 2026: CPSC Announces Brookstone Fire Pit Recall
- July 16, 2026: CPSC Warns Consumers to Stop Using Houswise Fire Pits
- December 19, 2024: CPSC Issues Alert on Liquid-Burning Fire Pits
- 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 If I Was Injured by a Voguad Fire Pit?
- Which CPSC Notices Cover Tabletop Fire Pits?
- Can I Sell or Give Away a Recalled Fire Pit?
- What Can I Do If a Recall Company Does Not Give Me a Remedy?
- What Does the Research Say About Pool Fires in Alcohol Fire Pits?
- Where Can I Report an Injury from a Fire Pit?
This page covers burn injuries from alcohol and other liquid-fuel tabletop fire pits for readers asking about a Voguad Fire Pit lawsuit. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission describes two hazards, pool fires and flame jetting.
No complaint naming Voguad is cited here, and no MDL covers tabletop fire pits. The actions named below are CPSC recalls and warnings for other brands, and each notice concerns only the brand it names.
CPSC tells sellers to stop selling these fire pits and owners to stop using them. Its notices for other brands report burns, including third-degree burns, and some report flames escaping the fire pit.
Latest Voguad Fire Pit Lawsuit Updates
August 13, 2026: CPSC Announces Brookstone Fire Pit Recall
CPSC announced a recall of about 48,700 Brookstone-branded tabletop fire pits. The fire pits sold nationwide and online from February 2023 through December 2024 for $20 to $25. The remedy is a refund [1].
The importer, Southern Telecom, received two reports of flame jetting and flames escaping from the concrete container, resulting in two injuries including second-degree and third-degree burns. The notice concerns Brookstone-branded fire pits only.
July 16, 2026: CPSC Warns Consumers to Stop Using Houswise Fire Pits
CPSC warned consumers to stop using Houswise Tabletop Fire Pits immediately. The warning covers at least 53,500 units. The manufacturer has not agreed to recall them or offer consumers a remedy [2].
CPSC is aware of more than two dozen reports of flame jetting, fuel leaking outside the fire pit and unexpectedly high flames, resulting in seven injuries, including third-degree burns.
December 19, 2024: CPSC Issues Alert on Liquid-Burning Fire Pits
CPSC issued a consumer alert telling consumers to stop using and dispose of fire pits meant to burn pooled alcohol or other liquid fuel. It also told sellers to stop selling them [3].
CPSC said these fire pits violate voluntary safety standards and present flame jetting and fire hazards. The alert covers the whole product category, so it is not limited to one brand.
October 17, 2024: CPSC Announces Colsen Fire Pit Recall
The Colsen recall announced by CPSC covers about 89,500 concrete tabletop fire pits. CPSC received 31 reports involving flame jetting and flames that escaped the concrete container, resulting in 19 burn injuries [4].
In two incidents, third degree burns covered more than 40% of victims’ bodies. The fire pits sold online and through major retailers from January 2020 to July 2024 for $40 to $90. The notice concerns Colsen-branded fire pits only.
What Is Flame Jetting?
Flame jetting is a hazard of alcohol and other liquid-burning fire pits. According to CPSC’s April 2, 2026 warning about another brand’s fire pits, it can occur when refilling the fire pit if any flame is present [5].
A small flame can ignite the vapor inside a fuel container as fuel is poured. The explosion propels flames and burning liquid onto the consumer or bystanders.
Who May Be Affected?
People who light or refill a pour-and-ignite alcohol or liquid-fuel tabletop fire pit are the ones CPSC describes being hurt in its consumer alert.
CPSC says these fire pits are also sold as tabletop fire pits, fire pots, miniature fireplaces or portable fires for indoor use.
A Voguad Fire Pit owner can compare the unit with those circumstances. One question is whether fuel is poured into an open container and lit in the same place.
An individual legal review is how Schmidt & Clark looks at each person’s situation, so no one’s eligibility for a claim is assumed from the circumstances listed here.
Reported Injuries or Damages
The regulator incident reports on this page are not allegations in a Voguad case. CPSC calls alcohol and other liquid-fuel fire pits extremely dangerous and describes the harm as burns from pool fires and flame jetting.
CPSC’s December 19, 2024 consumer alert says these fire pits have been associated with two deaths and at least 60 injuries since 2019.
The alert also says isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol, ethanol/bioethanol and similar liquid fuels burn with flame temperatures over 1,600°F and can cause third degree burns in less than one second.
These reports do not show that a fire pit caused every injury. They record what CPSC or a company received.
Recall and Regulatory Background
The consumer alert says some fire pits violate ASTM F3363-19. These fire pits require pouring alcohol or other liquid fuel into an open container and igniting it in the same place.
The standard exists to prevent pool fires and flame jetting. A recall or warning does not establish liability. See tabletop fire pit recalls for details.
No MDL has been formed for tabletop or liquid-fuel fire pits, according to the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation’s pending MDL dockets report dated September 1, 2026 [6].
Evidence to Preserve
Keep these items if you or someone you know was burned by a tabletop fire pit, and do not throw any of them away:
- The fire pit itself and its packaging, including any model number or label
- The fuel container used and the fuel brand
- Order confirmations and receipts showing where and when it was bought
- Photos or video of the fire pit and of the injuries
- Medical records and bills
- Messages with the seller or maker
- The clothing worn at the time
Write down what happened while it is fresh, including the date, the place, who was nearby and how the fire pit was being used when the burn happened.
Filing Deadlines
Filing deadlines exist for injury claims, and they come from state law. They depend on where a person lives and on when the injury happened.
A claim can end if the deadline passes, even when the facts are strong. A lawyer can check which deadline applies to your own situation, so it helps to ask early.
Potential Compensation
If a claim succeeds, damages may cover medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, scarring or disfigurement, and future care.
Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Potential compensation is never guaranteed, and each claim stands on its own facts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Sue If I Was Injured by a Voguad Fire Pit?
Whether you can sue after a Voguad fire pit injury depends on the facts and where you live. Recall remedies are not guaranteed to cover injuries, and the Colsen recall notice says the firm does not have the financial resources to offer a remedy to consumers.
Which CPSC Notices Cover Tabletop Fire Pits?
CPSC numbers its tabletop fire pit notices. The Brookstone recall is Recall 26-687 and the Colsen recall is Recall 25-015. The Houswise warning is Warning 26-615, and the December 2024 consumer alert is Warning 25-074.
Can I Sell or Give Away a Recalled Fire Pit?
You should not sell or give away a recalled fire pit. The Colsen notice says not to resell or donate the fire pits and calls selling or distributing recalled products a violation of federal law.
What Can I Do If a Recall Company Does Not Give Me a Remedy?
If a recall company does not give you a remedy or does not respond, the Brookstone and Colsen notices say you can use a CPSC form and explain the situation to CPSC.
What Does the Research Say About Pool Fires in Alcohol Fire Pits?
On pool fires in alcohol fire pits, CPSC says flames burn along the surface of pooled or spilled flammable liquids. Igniting a pool of alcohol or other liquid fuel in an open container creates an uncontrollable pool fire that can suddenly produce larger, hotter flames.
Where Can I Report an Injury from a Fire Pit?
You can report an injury from a fire pit on SaferProducts.gov, where CPSC asks people to report a dangerous product or a product-related injury. CPSC also lists a hotline at 800-638-2772.