‘Dangerous’ fireplaces linked to injuries, deaths: Health Canada [Video]

Health Canada has issued an alert about certain types of tabletop fireplaces that officials say have resulted in two deaths in the United States.

In a notice posted on the Canadian government website, officials advised that individuals “immediately stop using” Flikrfire tabletop fireplaces.

“Health Canada has determined that alcohol-fueled Flikrfire tabletop fireplaces can cause uncontrollable pool fires in which flames burn across the surface of pooled or spilled alcohol, as well as flame jetting from fuel containers, resulting in serious or fatal burns,” the notice says.

Officials said that Flikrfire tabletop fireplaces are small open containers or decorative bowls that require individuals to pour rubbing alcohol (isopropyl) into the bowl and ignite it.

“Isopropyl alcohol burns with flame temperatures over 1,600°F and can cause third degree burns in less than one second,” officials said.

“Igniting pooled alcohol in the Flikrfire bowl creates an uncontrollable pool fire, which can suddenly produce …