WARNING! Stop Using Houswise Tabletop Fire Pits
Houswise Tabletop Fire Pit Warning: What Consumers Need to Know
On July 16, 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a warning to consumers to immediately stop using Houswise Tabletop Fire Pits, manufactured by Furmia, LLC. The products in question can cause uncontrolled fires and a dangerous phenomenon known as flame jetting. These hazards can result in serious burn injuries or death.
Why Are Houswise Tabletop Fire Pits Dangerous?
Houswise Tabletop Fire Pits use liquid fuels such as isopropyl alcohol, ethanol, or bioethanol. According to CPSC, these fuels can burn at temperatures exceeding 1,600°F and can cause third-degree burns in less than one second. 
One of the primary concerns is flame jetting. This can happen when someone attempts to refill a fire pit while a flame is still present. Alcohol flames can be difficult to see, which may cause a person to mistakenly believe the fire is out. Adding more fuel can ignite vapors inside the fuel container and cause flames or burning liquid to shoot toward the person pouring the fuel or nearby bystanders.
Injuries Have Been Reported
CPSC reports more than two dozen incidents involving Houswise Tabletop Fire Pits, including flame jetting, leaking fuel, and unexpectedly high flames. Seven injuries have been reported, including third-degree burns.
Which Houswise Fire Pits Are Affected?
The warning applies to Houswise Tabletop Fire Pits with rectangular, round, or square bases. The affected model names include Vesper, Altair, Quad, and Astra. The products were sold in colors including marble, black, light gray, and dark gray. At least 53,500 units are affected. The fire pits have been sold online since March 2023 through Houswise.com, Amazon.com, Walmart.com, and other websites.
What Should Consumers Do?
CPSC urges consumers to stop using the affected Houswise Tabletop Fire Pits immediately and dispose of them. Consumers should not sell or give the products to someone else. Furmia, LLC, has not agreed to recall the products or provide a remedy to consumers. Because of this, this matter is currently a CPSC safety warning rather than a voluntary recall.
The Serious Consequences of Dangerous or Defective Products
Burn injuries can be devastating and may require hospitalization, surgery, skin grafts, rehabilitation, and long-term medical care. Severe burns may also result in permanent scarring, disfigurement, nerve damage, loss of mobility, or death.
When a dangerous or defective product causes catastrophic injury or death, injured consumers and their families may have legal rights. Product liability cases may involve examining the product’s design, manufacturing process, warnings, instructions, safety standards, and what the manufacturer or seller knew about the potential danger.
Contact Cash Krugler Fredericks, LLC
CKF focuses on cases involving defective products. Having handled cases involving dangerous consumer products that result in fires, catastrophic burn injuries, and loss of life, CKF understands the complex issues that can arise in these cases.
The Houswise Tabletop Fire Pit warning highlights the serious dangers associated with products that use highly flammable liquid fuels. Flame jetting, fuel leaks, and uncontrolled fires can cause devastating injuries in a matter of seconds. When a dangerous or defective product causes serious injury or loss of life, families deserve answers and accountability. Manufacturers have a legal responsibility to ensure that the products they place into the marketplace are safe for consumers and include adequate warnings about potential hazards.
If you or a loved one has suffered a permanent catastrophic injury or wrongful death from a dangerous consumer product, our attorneys can evaluate your case and help you understand your legal options. Contact Cash Krugler Fredericks, LLC here or at info@ckf.law for a free confidential case evaluation.
