December 10, 2025 – A consumer has reported sustaining severe burn injuries and significant financial distress following an incident involving an Abxmas tabletop fire pit. The individual claims the device, fueled by isopropyl alcohol, flame jetted and ignited their person, leading to extensive burns and the inability to maintain their regular employment.
Product Details
Incident Overview
The incident report details a harrowing account from a consumer who purchased an Abxmas tabletop fire pit and isopropyl alcohol via Amazon. According to the report, the fire pit allegedly “flame jetted” during use, causing the isopropyl alcohol to ignite and the consumer to catch fire. The individual sustained severe burns as a direct result of this incident.
The consequences for the victim have been devastating, extending beyond physical injury. The burns have reportedly rendered the individual unable to perform their regular job duties, forcing them to seek alternative employment. To cope with the financial fallout, the consumer reported having to sell personal assets, including an RV and a motorcycle, and is currently struggling to make ends meet. The report highlights severe financial hardship, with the individual stating they are “just barely getting by” and unable to support their wife and two young boys. The consumer further noted that Amazon offered a $10 gift card in response to the incident.
Safety Concerns
This incident raises significant safety concerns regarding the use of tabletop fire pits, particularly those fueled by highly flammable liquids like isopropyl alcohol.
- Immediate Dangers: The primary immediate danger is the risk of severe thermal burns and uncontrolled fires. “Flame jetting” describes a dangerous phenomenon where accumulated flammable vapors ignite rapidly, causing a sudden, forceful expulsion of flame. This can result in widespread ignition of nearby materials, clothing, or individuals, leading to extensive and deep burns.
- Long-Term Risks: Severe burns can lead to prolonged pain, permanent scarring, disfigurement, loss of mobility, and chronic nerve damage. Beyond the physical, victims often suffer from significant psychological trauma, including anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The economic impact can be catastrophic, as demonstrated by this incident, leading to job loss, mounting medical bills, and an inability to support one’s family.
- Who Might Be Affected: Users of the fire pit are at direct risk, but bystanders, including children and pets, are also vulnerable to flash fires and burn injuries. Any flammable materials in the vicinity are also at risk of ignition.
- Property Damage Potential: An uncontrolled flame jetting incident can quickly escalate into a house fire, leading to extensive property damage or complete loss of a home and its contents.
What Consumers Should Do
Given the serious nature of this reported incident, consumers who own similar products should take immediate precautions:
- Stop Use Immediately: If you own an Abxmas tabletop fire pit or any similar device that uses liquid alcohol fuels, it is strongly advised to cease using the product immediately.
- Check Your Product: Verify if your product is the “Abxmas [REDACTED] Tabletop fire pit/ [REDACTED]” or a similar model from the manufacturer. Even if the exact model is not specified, exercise extreme caution with any tabletop fire pit using liquid fuels.
- Prevention Measures:
* Never use highly flammable liquids like isopropyl alcohol, ethanol, or methanol as fuel unless explicitly stated by the manufacturer and specifically designed for such fuels, with proper safety mechanisms.
* Always use the exact fuel type recommended by the manufacturer.
* Never refill a fire pit while it is lit or still hot. Allow it to cool completely before attempting to refuel.
* Maintain a safe distance from open flames and keep flammable materials, including clothing, away from the device.
* Ensure adequate ventilation in any area where an open flame device is used.
* Keep a fire extinguisher or fire blanket readily accessible when operating open flame devices.
- Reporting Procedures: If you or someone you know has experienced an incident with this product or a similar one, report it immediately to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at www.cpsc.gov. If you have been injured, seek medical attention without delay.
Manufacturer’s Response
As of the date of this article, the manufacturer, Yiwu Guangming Trading Co., Ltd. dba ABXMAS, has not provided a response to this specific incident report.
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Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. This article is based on publicly available incident reports. The incidents mentioned have not necessarily been independently verified or adjudicated.