Tabletop Fire Pit Explosion Injures Child, Recalls Highlight Safety Concerns
An 8-year-old boy suffered severe burns to his face, neck, and arms when a tabletop fire pit exploded during a family vacation in Oceanside, California. The family states the product, a "FlikrFire," suddenly shot fireballs while they were roasting marshmallows.…
St. Louis, MO, July 23, 2026 —
An 8-year-old boy sustained severe burns to his face, neck, and arms after a tabletop fire pit reportedly exploded during a family vacation in Oceanside, California.
The incident occurred while the family was roasting marshmallows. According to the family, the product, identified as a “FlikrFire,” suddenly emitted fireballs, leading to the explosion and subsequent injuries.
The specific model involved in the incident had previously been subject to a recall by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall was issued due to hazards associated with flame jetting and fire risks. The CPSC cited previous incidents linked to the product that had resulted in fatalities and multiple injuries.
Details regarding the timeline of the recall and the specific date of the family’s vacation were not immediately available.
The extent of the child’s injuries and the current condition of the boy were not provided.
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