Indoor & Tabletop Fire Pit Injury Lawsuits

Investigating Explosions, Burn Injuries, and Flame Jetting Defects

Indoor and tabletop fire pits marketed as safe for home use have caused serious burn injuries, explosions, house fires, and property damage. Many of these incidents occur during refueling, when a dangerous defect known as flame jetting can cause sudden fireballs—even when the fire pit appears extinguished.

If you or someone you love was injured by an indoor or tabletop fire pit, you may have a product liability claim.

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Why Indoor and Tabletop Fire Pits Are Dangerous

Indoor fire pits—especially those using bioethanol or liquid fuels—can create highly flammable vapor buildup. When these vapors ignite unexpectedly, the result can be a violent explosion or flare-up.

Many of these products are marketed using reassuring safety language, including:

• “Safe for indoor use,” despite limited real-world safety testing
• “Ventless” designs that allow flammable vapors to accumulate
• “Clean-burning” fuels that can still ignite explosively

In practice, many fire pits lack adequate safety features, thorough testing, or clear warnings about the risks involved—particularly during refueling.

What Is Flame Jetting?

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has identified flame jetting as a serious safety hazard associated with tabletop and indoor fire pits. According to federal safety guidance, these incidents often occur when a user believes the fire is extinguished, but flammable vapors remain inside the unit and ignite suddenly during refueling.

Flame jetting incidents typically involve the following sequence:

1. Flammable vapors remain invisible inside the fire pit after use when fuel gets low
2. Additional fuel is added while vapors are still present
3. The vapors ignite suddenly, producing a jet of fire or explosion
   

This sudden, unexpected ignition causes victims severe burns to their face, hands, arms, and upper body without time to avoid contact from burning, igniting fuel.

Injuries Often Affect Hosts and Bystanders
These incidents don’t just injure the person refueling the fire pit. Many injuries involve hosts, guests, and bystanders who are nearby when a sudden flare-up or explosion occurs.

Indoor and tabletop fire pits are commonly used during social gatherings in:

• Apartments and shared living spaces
  
• College housing and dormitories
  
• Condos, townhomes, and rental properties
  

When a fire pit explodes, people who never touched the product—including children and pets—can suffer severe burn injuries.

Fire Pit Brands and Retailers Under Investigation

We are investigating injury claims involving indoor and tabletop fire pits sold online and through major retailers, including:

Retailers

• Amazon
• Wayfair
• Walmart
• Home Depot
• Etsy
  

Manufacturers and Brands

• Colsen Fire Pits / Colsen, LLC
• Gusar, LLC
• Flikrfire
• Solo Stove
• TerraFlame
• Ukiah Loom
• Anywhere Fireplace
• Fanhoa
• EastFlame
• Ogery
• East Oak
• Coozoom
• Yefu
• VivaGarden
• Bali
• Onlyfire
  

This list is not exhaustive. If your fire pit brand is not listed, you may still have a claim.

Common Indoor Fire Pit Injuries

Defective indoor and tabletop fire pits have been linked to a wide range of serious injuries and losses, including:

• Severe burn injuries that require emergency treatment
• Facial burns and airway injuries from sudden flare-ups
• Fires inside homes or apartments
• Smoke inhalation injuries
• Permanent scarring or disfigurement
• Injuries to children or pets nearby
• Significant property damage
• Death

Burn injuries often require emergency care, skin grafts, long-term treatment, and rehabilitation, both physical and emotional/psychological for substantial pain and suffering. 

Why Product Liability Lawsuits Matter

Manufacturers and sellers have a legal duty to ensure that products marketed for indoor use are reasonably safe, properly tested, and clearly labeled.

Product liability claims may arise when companies:

• Design products that allow dangerous vapor buildup
• Fail to warn consumers about known refueling risks
• Do not adequately test products under real-world conditions

When these failures result in injury, manufacturers and sellers can be held liable under product liability law.

Do I Have an Indoor Fire Pit Injury Case?

Many fire pit injuries follow the same defect pattern identified by federal safety officials, meaning liability may exist even if the product was used as intended.

You may be eligible to pursue a claim if:

• The fire pit was marketed for portable, indoor or tabletop use
• The product used bioethanol or liquid fuel
  An explosion, flare-up, or fire occurred
• You or a family member suffered burn injuries
  

Even if you’re unsure whether the product was defective, speaking with a lawyer can help clarify your options.

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