Bill > SB870

This bill, starting January 1, 2027, will prohibit the sale, offering for sale, or distribution of "unsafe tabletop liquid-fuel fire features" in California. A tabletop liquid-fuel fire feature is defined as a portable decorative appliance for residential use that burns liquid or gel fuel in an open reservoir, requires consumers to pour or refill fuel while the burner is exposed, and is designed for placement on surfaces like tables or countertops for decorative flame presentation. An "unsafe" feature is one that does not meet the safety standard set by the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM), specifically ASTM F3363-19, which is designed to address risks like "flame jetting" (sudden flame discharge when adding fuel to a hot burner) and "pool fire" (ignition of spilled fuel), which can cause severe burns. The bill aims to protect the public from serious burn injuries and fatalities associated with these products, which have been linked to deaths and numerous injuries, by ensuring only products meeting rigorous safety requirements are sold.

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