About BRIAN & DANY Fire Pits
BRIAN & DANY markets several tabletop fire pit models through Amazon.com, including its “Tornado” ethanol fireplace — a signature product in which the flame is designed to create a visually striking tornado effect after several minutes of burning. The products burn bioethanol or rubbing alcohol, produce no smoke or ash, and are marketed for both indoor and outdoor use.
One BRIAN & DANY model features dual combustion chambers, decorative pebbles, a flame snuffer, and stainless steel tongs — accessories that suggest careful, safety-conscious design. However, none of these features address the hazard that has injured consumers across the country: the act of pouring liquid alcohol fuel into an open container and igniting it in the same location.
The Warning Label Problem
BRIAN & DANY’s product listings include a warning: “DO NOT ADD ETHANOL ONTO AN ACTIVE FIRE. DO NOT ADD ETHANOL WHILE THE PRODUCT IS STILL HOT.” The problem is that alcohol flames are nearly colorless and nearly invisible — making it nearly impossible for users to know whether a fire is still active before refueling [1].
Warning a consumer not to refuel while the fire is still burning is meaningless when the consumer cannot see the fire. Attorneys investigating these cases have argued that manufacturers cannot design a product around an invisible hazard, add a warning label, and then escape liability when the foreseeable injury occurs.
A Federal Agency’s Verdict on the Entire Category
In December 2024, the CPSC issued a sweeping consumer alert calling all alcohol-burning tabletop fire pits “extremely dangerous” and linking them to at least two deaths and more than 60 injuries since 2019 [1]. The agency urged all consumers to stop using the products immediately and called on all sellers to stop selling them.
The CPSC identified two specific and predictable hazards: uncontrolled pool fires, in which pooled alcohol suddenly produces larger, hotter flames that extend beyond the fire pit; and flame jetting, in which pouring fuel near a residual flame causes an explosive fireball that travels 15 feet or more. Both hazards are inherent in the design shared by BRIAN & DANY and dozens of other brands.
Lawsuits and Legal Accountability
In September 2025, a lawsuit was filed against Amazon after a 17-year-old suffered severe burns from flame jetting when a relative poured alcohol into a still-warm fire pit. In January 2026, a Florida woman filed suit after a PFOOZY tabletop fire pit exploded in a flame jetting incident, and a wrongful death lawsuit has been filed in connection with the June 2024 deaths of an elderly couple killed when a fire pit was refueled.
BRIAN & DANY is among the brands attorneys are actively investigating for burn injury claims. Under product liability law, injured consumers may pursue claims against the manufacturer, seller, or importer — no formal recall is required to bring a claim.
Can I File a Lawsuit?
Consumers who were burned while using a BRIAN & DANY tabletop fire pit — whether from a pool fire, a flame jetting explosion, or fuel igniting during refueling — may have significant legal options. A class action lawsuit could allow affected consumers to seek compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, permanent scarring or disfigurement, lost wages, and other related losses. Contact an attorney promptly to have your case evaluated.
References
1. https://www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/2025/Consumer-Alert-Stop-Using-Alcohol-or-Other-Liquid-Burning-Fire-Pits-That-Violate-Voluntary-Standards-and-Present-Flame-Jetting-and-Fire-Hazards-Two-Deaths-and-Dozens-of-Serious-Burn-Injuries-Reported