Health Canada warns against using rubbing alcohol products to fuel firepots – this can result in serious burn injuries
High priority
What you should do
- 1If using a portable firepot that requires liquid fuel to refuel:Do not use rubbing alcohol, or any other flammable liquid in a container that does not have a flame arrestor.
- 2A flame arrestor looks like a screen that is built into the container opening. (see photo below for examples)Other safety tips for portable firepots:Never pour a flammable liquid over a flame.
- 3Alcohol-based liquids will burn in a way that makes flames difficult to see, especially when a low amount of the liquid is left in the firepot.
- 4Use a snuffer, or something similar, to be sure the fire is out.
- 5Make sure the firepot has cooled before refueling.
The issue
Burn hazard - Fire hazard - Flammability hazard - Injury hazard
Affected product
Portable firepots, also known as firebowls, flamepots, or tabletop firepits, are decorative lighting accents that support an open flame by burning liquid or gel fuels.
Where it was sold
Canada (national)Reported in the official notice — confirm there.
Issued by
Health Canada
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