New York City: Tabletop Fire Pit Lawsuit

Jed Dietrich, Esq., Recognized as a Best Lawyer and American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys 10 Best Attorney, is Committed to Protecting the Rights of Defective Tabletop Fire Pit Accident Victims Across New York. If You or a Loved One Has Been Injured in a New York City, Tabletop Fire Pit Accident That Was Not Your Fault, Our Experienced Team of Attorneys Could Help You Collect the Evidence You Need to Obtain a Fair Settlement.

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Outdoor fire pits are against the law in most parts of New York City, but there are far fewer regulations on indoor alternatives. Tabletop fire pits, which can be installed inside a home or on a rooftop, have become increasingly popular in recent years. Compact and affordable, they can be ordered off Amazon and often require little effort to install and maintain.

However, tabletop fire pits can carry big risks that are not always obvious.

Unlike conventional fireplaces and wood stoves, tabletop fire pits usually rely on liquid-based fuels, including ethanol and isopropyl alcohol. Many models contain open reservoirs and require users to pour fuel directly into the tank. In a recent report, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission described this method of refueling as “extremely dangerous.”

"Igniting a pool of alcohol or other liquid fuel in a fire pit’s open container creates an uncontrollable pool fire, which can suddenly produce larger, hotter flames that can spread beyond the fire pit product," the Consumer Product Safety Commission wrote in its alert. "A small flame in the fire pit can be hard to see and can ignite alcohol or other liquid fuel as it is poured, causing an explosion that propels flames and burning liquid onto the consumer or bystanders."

Regulators believe that, between 2019 and 2024, liquid fuel-based tabletop fire pits caused dozens of serious personal injuries and multiple deaths. Some manufacturers have since recalled defective units, but many companies continue to sell products that are inherently dangerous.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a tabletop fire pit accident that was not your fault, you could be entitled to significant compensation. Since our founding in 2005, the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. has helped our clients in New York City and throughout the state secure more than $300 million in damages. We could help you, too. Call Jed Dietrich, Esq., today at 1-866-529-5334 to speak to a tabletop fire pit injury lawyer near NYC and schedule your 100% free, no-obligation consultation as soon as possible.

Tabletop Fire Pits and the Risk of Serious Injury

Some tabletop fire pits use liquid-based fuels like ethanol and isopropyl alcohol.

In its safety warning, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission noted that liquid fuel-based fire pits often require “consumers to pour isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol or other liquid fuel into an open container or bowl and then ignite the pooled liquid in the same location it was poured.”

Both ethanol and isopropyl alcohol are relatively stable compounds, but they can present unique risks when placed in close proximity to an open flame or source of significant heat. These risks include, but are not limited to, the following:

Unexpected Combustion

Isopropyl alcohol can ignite unexpectedly if exposed to a flame or high heat. Problematically, isopropyl alcohol can burn without generating visible flames. This could make it difficult for owners to tell if and when their fire pit has been deactivated and is safe to refuel.

Flashback Ignition

Flashback ignition is a well-documented phenomenon that occurs if a flame or spark travels backwards to its source. Some safety products, like flame arrestors, can prevent this from happening, but many affordable tabletop fire pits lack this critical safety feature. In the absence of any effective safeguard, flashback ignition can cause the entire fuel container to catch fire and, potentially, explode.

Flame Jetting

Flame jetting typically occurs as the result of flashback ignition. If the flame reaches the fuel container, it can cause a rapid chemical reaction that causes flames to “shoot” from the canister. Flame jetting is dangerous, and it can turn fuel canisters into unintended, uncontrollable flamethrowers capable of shooting fire more than 15 feet.

How The Dietrich Law Firm P.C. Could Help You File A Tabletop Fire Pit Lawsuit

You should never have to pay out-of-pocket for an accident that was not your fault.

The Dietrich Law Firm P.C. has spent decades helping New York families file, fight, and win high-stakes personal injury lawsuits and product liability claims. Depending on the circumstances of your case, we could:

1. Investigate the cause of your accident;
2. Review physical evidence, surveillance camera footage, and eyewitness testimony to determine how, where, when, and why the accident occurred;
3. Push back against claims of contributory negligence by demonstrating that you used the product as it was intended to be used;
4. Consult expert witnesses to determine which element of the product was defective and how the defect could have been mitigated; and
5. Represent your interest throughout insurance negotiations and at trial.

Your Potential Damages in a Tabletop Fire Pit Injury Lawsuit

Your damages are compensation for the losses you have suffered as a result of an accident.

They could include compensation for your:

1. Hospital bills;
2. Ongoing treatment;
3. Anticipated and long-term care;
4. Reconstructive surgery;
5. Lost income from work;
6. Diminished earning potential;
7. Pain and suffering;
8. Loss of enjoyment;
9. Disfigurement; and
10. Wrongful death.

Unlike many states, New York does not cap or otherwise limit damages in most personal injury claims. Calculating damages can be difficult, but the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. could help you ensure that any settlement or award not only meets your immediate needs but also accounts for existing losses, anticipated hardship, and psychological trauma. You could recover as much money as you need to begin building back, but you cannot afford to wait too long to take action.

In New York, most civil claims are subject to strict statutes of limitations. If you delay, the statute of limitations could lapse, and critical evidence could go missing. Should this happen, you could lose your rights on a legal technicality, preventing you from refiling your lawsuit or recovering any compensation.

You do not have to take chances with your rights. Send the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. a message today or call Jed Dietrich, Esq., at 1-866-529-5334 to speak to a tabletop fire pit injury lawyer near NYC and schedule your 100% free, no-obligation consultation as soon as possible.

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Call the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. immediately at 1-866-529-5334 so that our aggressive, tenacious, and hardworking personal injury lawyers can fight to obtain the best result for your personal injury claim in New York, New York. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and there is never a fee until we WIN for you!

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