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Nearly 50,000 tabletop firepits recalled after burn injuries reported
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Heather Miller , as published by FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the recall can be found through federal regulators or local news sources such as FOX 9 KMSP.
A recall has been issued for nearly 50,000 tabletop firepits due to safety concerns. The recall was initiated by federal regulators after reports of burn injuries. The injuries occurred when flames escaped the container of the firepits.
Further details about the recall can be found through federal regulators or local news sources such as FOX 9 KMSP. For more information on the recall, including the specific firepits affected, readers can consult the original report from FOX 9 KMSP in Minneapolis , MN.
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Category: safety Published: August 13, 2026 Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) Reading time: 1 min
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