Health Canada has issued a warning for Flikrfire Tabletop Fireplaces, because the slcohol-fueld fireplaces can cause uncontrollable pool fires, where flames burn across the surface of pooled or spilled alcohol, as well as flame jetting from fuel containers, resulting in serious or fatal burns. These Flikrfire fireplaces are small, decorative bowls or open containers that require you to pour rubbing alcohol into the bowl and then ignite it in the same location it was poured.

Health Canada is aware of one flame jetting incident in this country resulting in injuries, and at least five incidents in the United States, including two fatalities. The advice is to immediately stop using these Flikrfire tabletop fireplaces and safely dispose of them so they can’t be used again.