Poofzy – Product Liability Lawyer

2026-03-02 – A 17-year-old girl suffered severe burns and was hospitalized after a portable fire pit, sold under the brand name Poofzy, allegedly caused a flashback fire when being relit. The incident, reported to the CPSC SaferProducts database, highlights a fire or burn hazard related to a design defect in the product.

Product Details

Brand Name: Poofzy
Manufacturer: Quanzhou West Mian Technology Co., Ltd. dba Poofzy
Retailer: Amazon.com LLC
Incident Report Number: 5823310
Severity Type Name: Hospital Admission
Severity Type ID: 10

Incident Overview

On September 29, 2024, a 17-year-old female was severely burned while using a Poofzy portable fire pit. According to the incident report filed with the CPSC, rubbing alcohol was poured onto the fire pit. When a family member attempted to relight it, fuel vapors ignited and flashed back inside the rubbing alcohol container, causing a flame jetting effect.

The teenager sustained burns to her face, arms, right leg, and abdomen, requiring hospital admission. The incident report classifies the hazard as a fire or burn hazard due to a design defect. The consumer retained the product and packaging, and the product was sold on Amazon.com LLC. The full CPSC report is available at https://www.saferproducts.gov/PublicSearch/Detail?ReportId=5823310.

Safety Concerns

Immediate Dangers: When fuel vapors accumulate near an ignition source, they can ignite and flash back into the fuel container, causing a flame jet. This can result in severe burns to the face, hands, and body, as seen in this incident.

Environmental Triggers: The design of the fire pit may allow vapor accumulation if airflow is insufficient. Pouring alcohol onto a fire that appears extinguished can create a cloud of flammable vapors that can be ignited by any remaining ember or spark.

Who Might Be Affected: Users and bystanders, including children, are at risk. The flashback can occur suddenly, giving little time to react, and can cause burns over a large area of the body.

Warning Signs: Users may not notice visible flames before flashback, but a strong smell of fuel or difficulty relighting the fire may indicate vapor buildup. The CPSC report suggests the design contributed to the hazard by allowing vapor accumulation and flashback ignition.

What Our Clients Say

What Consumers Should Do

Stop Using Immediately: Cease use of the Poofzy fire pit until the manufacturer or CPSC provides further guidance.

Do Not Attempt Repairs: Do not modify the fire pit or attempt to fix the design flaw yourself, as this could increase the risk of injury.

Preserve the Product: Keep the fire pit, packaging, and any receipts in a safe place. These items may be important evidence if you seek legal recourse.

Document the Incident: Take photographs of the product, the scene, and any injuries. Write down the date, time, and details of what happened while your memory is fresh.

Seek Medical Attention: If you or someone else is burned, seek immediate medical care. Burns can be more severe than they initially appear.

Report to the CPSC: File a report at SaferProducts.gov to help regulators identify hazardous products and take action.

Check for Recalls: Monitor the CPSC recall database at cpsc.gov for any future recall of the Poofzy fire pit.

Consumers who suffered injury or property damage from this product may wish to speak with a product liability attorney to understand their legal options.

Manufacturer's Response

The manufacturer's official response to this specific incident report is not publicly available at the time of this writing. Consumers are encouraged to monitor the CPSC report page at https://www.saferproducts.gov/PublicSearch/Detail?ReportId=5823310 for any updates from Quanzhou West Mian Technology Co., Ltd. dba Poofzy.

Legal Help Available

H Law Group is a California product liability law firm representing individuals injured by defective products. We handle cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. Our attorneys offer free consultations to discuss your case and explore your legal options. If you or a loved one was injured by Poofzy or a similar product, contact H Law Group at (888) 499-4948 for a free, no-obligation consultation.