Nationwide Legal Help for Fire Pit Explosion Victims
Board-Certified Trial Lawyer | Former Attorney for the Supreme Court of Texas | Licensed in Texas & New York
Flame jetting and pool fires have injured and killed dozens of people across the United States. These violent explosions happen when unexpectedly — often during refueling of a tabletop fire pit or decorative burner. The resulting blast can send a jet of fire across a room or cause a pool of burning liquid fuel to spread rapidly across a table, patio, deck, or person.
At FirePitLawsuits.com, we help victims of these fire pit accidents and flame jetting explosions and pool fire accidents hold negligent manufacturers and distributors accountable. Attorney David P. Willis, a Board-Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer certified since 1988 by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, represents burn victims nationwide. A former attorney for the Supreme Court of Texas, Willis is licensed in Texas and New York and works with associated counsel throughout the U.S. on catastrophic burn and defective product cases.
Flame jetting occurs when vapors from a liquid or gel fuel ignite during refueling, creating a sudden torch-like fireball.
Pooling or pool fires occur when burning fuel spills or overflows, spreading flames across horizontal surfaces.
In many incidents, both events occur simultaneously — a flame jet blasts from the bottle, igniting a pool of spilled fuel, and engulfing nearby victims in seconds.
These explosions are especially common with tabletop fire pits, patio torches, and decorative burners fueled by ethanol, isopropanol, or gelled alcohol blends. Invisible alcohol flames and vapors make it nearly impossible for consumers to know when it’s safe to refuel.
Most incidents follow a predictable and preventable pattern:
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) have documented dozens of such events. Victims have suffered second- and third-degree burns, permanent disfigurement, and in many cases, fatal injuries.
Manufacturers have repeatedly ignored simple engineering safeguards that could prevent these explosions. Common product failures include:
When profit outweighs safety, the result is catastrophic.
Manufacturers have repeatedly ignored simple engineering safeguards that could prevent these explosions. Common product failures include:
These accidents are not rare “user errors” — they are the predictable result of defective product design.
Manufacturers have Multiple parties can share liability: ignored simple engineering safeguards that could prevent these explosions. Common product failures include:
Property owners or event hosts who used prohibited fuels in enclosed spaces
The Willis Law Firm investigates each layer of responsibility using engineering experts and burn reconstruction specialists.
Victims often suffer catastrophic burns that require months of surgeries and rehabilitation. Typical injuries include:
These injuries frequently result in lifelong medical costs exceeding hundreds of thousands of dollars. Victims may recover compensation for medical care, lost income, pain and suffering, and permanent impairment.
Preserving evidence is essential for building a strong case. Victims should:
Attorney Willis’s team issues evidence preservation letters to prevent companies from destroying key evidence during investigations.
Several manufacturers and retailers have issued CPSC recalls for ethanol and gel fuel fire pits linked to flame jetting and pool fires. Consumers should review official government data before using any fire pit product. Recommended resources:
Lawsuits are not only about compensation — they force companies to recall dangerous products and change manufacturing practices. Through litigation, victims have exposed:
These cases often lead to nationwide settlements when multiple victims are burned by the same brand or fuel type.
David P. Willis is among the few attorneys in the U.S. with decades of experience in catastrophic fire, explosion, and product defect litigation. His credentials include:
Every case is handled on a contingency fee basis — meaning there are no fees unless we win.
It’s when ethanol or gel fuel ignites during pouring, sending a jet of fire outward and creating a spreading pool of burning liquid fuel.
Many have been recalled by the CPSC, but thousands remain on the market or resold online through third-party vendors.
Yes. Victims can file product liability claims for design defects, inadequate warnings, or failure to include flame arrestors.
Tabletop fire pits, patio torches, ethanol burners, and gel-fueled decorative lamps are most commonly involved.
Each state has a statute of limitations — usually one to three years from the injury date. Contact an attorney promptly.
If you or a loved one suffered burns or scars from a flame jetting explosion or ethanol pool fire of a tabletop fire pit or its fuel, you deserve answers. These accidents are preventable and often linked to defective design and negligent labeling.
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Acknowledgment & Thank You – Certain Safety Images and Public-Education Materials, Alerts, and Warnings referenced on this site are courtesy of Health Canada and the CPSC.
