Fuel Barons Inc ceases operations / files for Bankruptcy
Due to a number of tragic injuries resulting from improper use of gel fuel in outdoor party lights and ensuing lawsuits, Fuel Barons Inc has ceased operations and filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection in Atlanta on January 21st, 2012.

Gel Fuel Recall
In conjunction with the CPSC (Consumer Products Safety Commission) Fuel Barons issued a recall notice for all bottles of ethanol Pourable Gel Fuel sold under the OZOfire® and SUREFIRE™ brand names. (Formula 4 and Formula 5)

It was determined that when fuel is poured into an open flame or in the presence of a source of ignition it is possible for the fire to follow the stream of ethanol vapor and enter the bottle, thereby creating a flash fire or explosion. Use of all Pourable Gel Fuel should be ceased immediately and should be disposed of properly. Read the CPSC announcement at: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11315.html

Consumers possessing gel fuel should return it to the retail store where it was purchased. Retailers and Distributors should send the gel fuel to the hazardous materials recycling center nearest them or:

MXI Environmental Corp.
26319 Old Trail Road
Abingdon VA 24210
p. 276.628.6636

WARNING!!
Regarding Liquid Ethanol Fuel for Indoor Ventless Fireplaces Similar injuries have not been reported for liquid ethanol fuel used in indoor ventless fireplaces; Nor has the CPSC investigated these ethanol fuels, or issued a recall notice. However, in the interest of safety, Fuel Barons recognizes the same potential for explosion exists should liquid fuel be poured into an open flame or burner with a source of ignition nearby. Fuel Barons voluntarily ceased all shipments of liquid ethanol fuel after the CPSC announced it findings. If you are using ANY pourable liquid ethanol fuel, exercise extreme caution and follow all warnings on the bottles and safety instructions provided by the manufacturer of the fireplace(s).

Call toll-free if you have questions or need help: 877.469.6347
If you have questions about the recall or business issues with Fuel Barons Inc, please call: 877.469.6347 and leave a message where you can be reached between 9 am and 5 pm, EST. You will be contacted within 24-48 hours Monday thru Friday.