Brookstone Tabletop Fire Pits Recalled Over Flame Jetting and Burn Hazard
On August 13, 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Southern Telecom Inc. announced a tabletop fire pit recall covering about 48,700 Brookstone-branded units after the alcohol-fueled devices were found capable of producing uncontrolled pool fires and dangerous flame jetting. Regulators are urging owners to stop using the fire pits immediately and to claim a full refund. Two incidents have already been reported, including second- and third-degree burns.
What happened
The recall involves Brookstone-branded Tabletop Fire Pits sold under model numbers BSFIREPIT01, BSFIREPIT02, and BSFIREPIT03. These are small, decorative burners meant to sit on a table and hold a pool of liquid alcohol fuel. According to the CPSC notice, the products pose a risk of “uncontrolled pool fires where flames burn across the surface of pooled or spilled alcohol, as well as flame jetting from fuel containers, resulting in serious or fatal burns.”
The fire pits were sold from February 2023 through December 2024 at Macy’s, Marshalls, T.J. Maxx, and a handful of other retailers and online sellers, including Macys.com, for roughly $20 to $25. Southern Telecom Inc., based in Brooklyn, New York, is conducting the recall under CPSC recall number 26-687. The agency says two incidents have been reported so far, resulting in second-degree and third-degree burn injuries.
Why flame jetting matters for safety
Flame jetting sounds technical, but the danger is brutally simple. When someone tries to refill or add fuel to a liquid-burning fire pit while any flame or hot ember is still present, alcohol vapor inside the fuel container can ignite. The result can be an explosion that propels a jet of flames and burning liquid several feet outward, directly onto the person pouring and anyone standing nearby. Because the fuel is a thin liquid, it spreads fast, clings to skin and clothing, and keeps burning.
A related hazard is the pool fire: spilled or overfilled alcohol can spread a nearly invisible flame across a tabletop, a deck, or a person’s lap before anyone realizes fuel has escaped the burner. Alcohol flames can be pale and hard to see in daylight, which is part of what makes these products so treacherous. The burns they cause tend to be deep, and second- and third-degree injuries can require skin grafts and long recoveries.
What you should do
If you own one of the recalled Brookstone tabletop fire pits, the CPSC’s guidance is straightforward: stop using it now and do not add fuel to it again. Here is how to handle the recall.
- Stop using it immediately. Do not light, refill, or relocate the fire pit while it holds fuel.
- Check the model number. The recall covers models BSFIREPIT01, BSFIREPIT02, and BSFIREPIT03.
- Contact Southern Telecom for a full refund. To qualify, you will be asked to write “Recalled,” your name, and the date on the product in permanent marker, photograph it, and email the photo to support@customersupport123.com.
- Dispose of the product safely once your refund is approved, and do not resell or give it away.
- Reach the company at 877-832-3822 (9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET, weekdays) or through www.southerntelecom.com for questions.
What to do. Never add liquid fuel to any fire pit that is lit, warm, or recently used. Let it cool completely first, refill away from ignition sources, and keep a fire extinguisher or heavy blanket within reach. If clothing catches fire, stop, drop, and roll.
Context: a wider crackdown on liquid-burning fire pits
The Brookstone action is not an isolated case. It is the latest in a sustained CPSC push against alcohol- and ethanol-fueled tabletop fire pits and fireplaces. In December 2024, the agency issued a broad consumer alert warning people to stop using liquid-burning fire pits that fail to meet the voluntary safety standard ASTM F3363-19, which is designed to prevent pool fires and flame jetting. At that time, the CPSC linked these products to two deaths and at least 60 injuries since 2019.
Since then, the agency has repeatedly named specific brands, urging consumers to stop using tabletop fire pits and fireplaces sold under names such as Houswise, Northlight, and FLIKRFIRE. The through-line is consistent: inexpensive burners that hold open pools of liquid alcohol, sold widely online and in discount retail, without the design features that keep flames from erupting during refueling.
For anyone who enjoys the ambiance of an open flame, the safer path is to choose fire features that meet current voluntary standards, use only the fuel specified by the manufacturer, and treat every refill as the highest-risk moment. If you cannot confirm that a liquid-burning fire pit meets ASTM F3363, the CPSC’s message across these actions has been the same: stop using it and dispose of it.
What’s next
Recalls like this one typically play out over months as retailers pull remaining stock and refunds are processed. Given the CPSC’s ongoing focus on flame jetting, more brand-specific warnings and recalls in this category are likely. Consumers who bought a tabletop fire pit at a discount store or online in the last few years should check the model against the recall and the agency’s warning list before lighting it again.
Disclaimer: This article is for general safety information only and is not legal, medical, or professional advice. Product details, recall terms, and remedies can change; always confirm the latest guidance and eligibility directly with the CPSC and Southern Telecom before acting.
Sources: CPSC recall 26-687 (Southern Telecom / Brookstone Tabletop Fire Pits); CPSC Consumer Alert on liquid-burning fire pits (Dec. 19, 2024); CPSC Recalls.
