Tabletop Fire Pit Explodes, Injuring Child During Family Vacation

An 8-year-old boy suffered severe burns during a family vacation in Oceanside, California, when a tabletop fire pit reportedly exploded, engulfing him in flames. The incident occurred while the family was roasting marshmallows, according to statements from the family.

The boy sustained second-degree burns to his face, neck, and arms. He required a 19-day stay in an intensive care unit’s burn unit following the incident. The product involved has been identified as a FlikrFire.

The family reported that the FlikrFire suddenly produced a large fireball during use. The exact cause of the explosion was not immediately detailed.

Records indicate that the FlikrFire product had previously been subject to a recall by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall was issued due to hazards associated with flame jetting and fire risks. The CPSC cited that the product had been linked to two deaths and numerous injuries prior to this incident.

The CPSC recall alerted consumers to potential dangers, but the specific circumstances leading to the recent explosion involving the recalled product are still under review. The extent of further actions or investigations related to this specific incident was not provided.