Texas Brookstone Tabletop Fire Pit Lawyer

Lawsuits have been filed by people who were burned by tabletop fire pit explosions, including the Brookstone® Tabletop Fire Pit that was purchased at Macy’s.

Need a Texas Brookstone Tabletop Fire Pit Lawyer? Collen A. Clark is a true advocate for his clients and is passionate about helping Texans that have been injured or wronged. If you were burned by a tabletop fire pit explosion or other accident, you should contact our lawyers immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a lawsuit.

Brookstone Tabletop Fire Pit — Texas Burn Injury Attorneys

In January 2026, a lawsuit was filed by Michelle K., woman from Michigan who suffered 2nd- and 3rd-degree burns when a Brookstone® Tabletop Fire Pit from Macy’s suddenly exploded.

The lawsuit also includes her husband, who is suing Macy’s and the fire pit manufacturer for loss of consortium.

What Happened?

According to the complaint, the couple purchased the Brookstone Tabletop Fire Pit and had been using it normally. However, when they were using it on June 21, 2025, the flames appeared to go out.

When he tried to re-light the fire pit by pouring in more liquid fuel, “the fire pit suddenly exploded.”

Fire Pit Explosion Caused Severe 3rd-Degree Burn Injuries

The lawsuit includes graphic photos of her body wrapped in bandages, being taken to the hospital on a stretcher. In the hospital, she was treated for severe 2nd- and 3rd-degree burn injuries that covered a large part of her upper body, including most of her face, chest, and neck.

Legal Claim in Tabletop Fire Pit Lawsuit

In her lawsuit, she blames her injuries on a lack of warnings from Macy’s regarding the severe fire hazards. She also blames the manufacturers for selling a product that was defectively designed and manufactured, and unreasonably dangerous for its intended use due to these design flaws.

Her lawsuit was filed against Macy’s Retail Holdings LLC, BKST Brand Holdings (doing business as Brookstone), and Southern Telecom Inc. on January 15, 2026 in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan — Case 1:26-cv-00158.

Why Are Tabletop Fire Pits So Dangerous?

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued several warnings against using any type of tabletop fire pit that burns liquid alcohol or other fuel due to burn and fire hazards.

What is the Risk?

The risks include burn injuries, fire hazards, and “flame-jetting,” which is a violent explosion that can occur when people are attempting to re-light a fire pit that seems to have been extinguished. Instead, flame-jetting is a massive explosion that occurs when an invisible flame or vapors from burning liquid alcohol suddenly ignite.

Alcohol-Fueled Tabletop Fire Pit Flames Burn At Over 1,600ºF

The jet of flames from the explosion can spread for several feet. Burning liquid alcohol can easily reach temperatures exceeding 1,600ºF. The cloud of burning vapors and droplets of burning fuel can instantly causing 2nd- and 3rd-degree burns to anyone who is unlucky enough to get caught in the explosion.

Your Legal Rights in Texas

Texas has product liability laws that are designed to protect consumers from dangerous, defective products.

Consumers can use these laws to seek damages from manufacturers and retailers who designed, marketed, and sold products that were unreasonably dangerous for their intended use. Consumers can also seek exemplary damages (also known as “punitive damages”).

The defendants in this lawsuit are accused of several legal claims:

• Strict Products Liability — the product was defectively designed and unreasonably dangerous
• Failure to Warn — consumers were not adequately warned about explosion risks
• Negligence — the manufacturer and retailer failed their duty of care
• Breach of Warranty — the product was marketed as safe but was not

Need a Brookstone Tabletop Fire Pit Lawyer in Texas?

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Collen’s amazing success in the courtroom and well known dedication to his clients has earned him the recognition of his peers as one of The Top Trial Lawyers in Texas.”

The Clark Firm has assembled a team of trial lawyers with more than 100 years of experience, participation in over 600 jury trials, and $260 million in verdicts and/or settlements. Please use the form below to contact our law firm for a free case review.