Use Caution with Firepots
A Charleston woman's legs were burned severely by a firepot that malfunctioned causing it to shoot a fire ball toward the lower half of her body. The firepot, produced by Napa Home and Garden, is comprised of a ceramic pot with a stainless steel cup which holds a flammable gel. The gel is lit on fire and is supposed to repell insects to make outdoor time more enjoyable.
According to The Post and Courier, when the woman's husband lit the gel in the firepot on their back porch, the flame leaped several feet from the pot to where she was sitting on a love seat. Her husband jumped to her aid, wrapping his arms around her to smother the flames. He was burned in the process.
This particular firepot has also been reported on eight different occasions to have exploded or burned someone. Napa Home and Garden is standing behind their product and its warning labels, but consumers report the warning lables to be insufficient.
When a product malfunctions and causes an injury, whether it is serious or not, you may want to consult with a personal injury lawyer in your area. Our Myrtle Beach injury lawyer is experienced in cases where minor or serious injuries are involved. Call one of The Mace Firm's personal injury lawyers today for a free consultation.
Call one of our good Myrtle Beach personal injury lawyers for a consultation if you or your loved one has been injured or killed by malfunctioning product. Our South Carolina injury attorneys are here to help your family with your case.
