Fuel Barons, Inc. ceases operations / files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Due to a number of tragic injuries resulting from improper use of gel fuel in outdoor party lights and ensuing lawsuits, Fuel Barons, Inc. has ceased operations and on January 24, 2012 filed a voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition in the United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division (Case No. 12-51650).

Gel Fuel Recall
In conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission ("CPSC"), Fuel Barons, Inc. issued a recall notice for all bottles of ethanol Pourable Gel Fuel sold under the OZOfire® and SUREFIRE™ brand names. (Formula 4 and Formula 5)

It was determined that when fuel is poured into an open flame or in the presence of a source of ignition, it is possible for the fire to follow the stream of ethanol vapor and enter the bottle, thereby creating a flash fire or explosion. Use of all Pourable Gel Fuel should be ceased immediately and should be disposed of properly. Read the CPSC announcement at: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11315.html

Consumers possessing gel fuel should either: (a) return it to the retail store where it was purchased; (b) send it to the hazardous materials recycling center nearest them; or (c) send it to:

MXI Environmental Corp.
26319 Old Trail Road
Abingdon VA 24210
p. 276.628.6636

Retailers and Distributors should send the gel fuel to the hazardous materials recycling center nearest them or to:

MXI Environmental Corp.
26319 Old Trail Road
Abingdon VA 24210
p. 276.628.6636

WARNING!!
Regarding Liquid Ethanol Fuel for Indoor Ventless Fireplaces Similar injuries have not been reported for liquid ethanol fuel used in indoor ventless fireplaces; Nor has the CPSC investigated these ethanol fuels, or issued a recall notice. However, in the interest of safety, Fuel Barons recognizes the same potential for explosion exists should liquid fuel be poured into an open flame or burner with a source of ignition nearby. Fuel Barons voluntarily ceased all shipments of liquid ethanol fuel after the CPSC announced it findings. If you are using ANY pourable liquid ethanol fuel, exercise extreme caution and follow all warnings on the bottles and safety instructions provided by the manufacturer of the fireplace(s).

NOTICE REGARDING FILING OF PROOF OF CLAIM
How to File a Claim in Fuel Barons, Inc.'s Bankruptcy Case (Case No. 12-51650)

On April 16, 2012, the United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division entered its Order Establishing Last Date for Filing Proofs of Claim and Approving Notice Procedures (the "Bar Date Order") (Docket No. 84). The Bar Date Order includes a bar date notice giving instructions on how to file a proof of claim in Fuel Barons, Inc.'s bankruptcy case (Case No. 12-51650) and includes a proof of claim form for filing a claim. To access a copy of the Bar Date Order, please click here. To access a copy of the Bar Date Notice, including instructions on how to file a proof of claim in Fuel Barons, Inc.'s bankruptcy case, please click here. To access a proof of claim form for filing a claim, please click here. The deadline to file a proof of claim in Fuel Barons, Inc.'s bankruptcy case is July 23, 2012.

The Bar Date Order applies to all claims against Fuel Barons, Inc. or its bankruptcy estate, including, but not limited to, claims of Fuel Barons, Inc.'s customers, end consumers, retailers, former employees, and independent contractors, and all persons or entities involved in, or related to, the distribution, manufacture, sale and/or use of the Fuel Gel Products for any and all claims, including, but not limited to, claims for personal injuries, wrongful death, property damage, indemnity, reimbursement, common law contribution, or any other claims or potential claims against Fuel Barons, Inc. or its bankruptcy estate, no matter how remote or contingent.

If you have questions or need help, call (404) 495-4464
If you have questions about the recall or regarding Fuel Barons, Inc., please call (404) 495-4464 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (EST) Monday through Friday. If you are unable to call during these times, please leave a message, including a number where you can be reached between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (EST) Monday through Friday. You will be contacted within 24-48 hours Monday through Friday.