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A Washington state woman has filed a personal injury lawsuit against Amazon.com, alleging the online retailer sold her a defective camp stove that caused catastrophic burns when flames spread rapidly and engulfed her body, according to Seattle law firm Hagens Berman.
The complaint was filed in King County Superior Court in Washington on April 21, 2026. The lawsuit alleges that under the Washington Product Liability Act, Amazon failed to protect consumers from known risks associated with the Fire-Maple Fixed Star 1 camp stove, as reflected in buyer reviews.
Hagens Berman says the plaintiff purchased the Fire-Maple Fixed Star 1 on June 25, 2025, relying on the product listing. The suit alleges that on June 30, 2025, uncontrollable flames erupted when she attempted to light the stove at home, spreading to an outdoor rug and destroying a fire blanket. The stove is alleged to have exploded while the blanket was in place.
The complaint states the injuries required around-the-clock medical and nursing care, specialized burn treatment and surgery. It alleges second- and third-degree burns to her hands, arms, shoulders, torso, ankles, and lower face.
“Our client is lucky to be alive after Amazon sold her this defective product that caused her to miss weeks of work and require full-time care for two months,” said Steve W. Berman, managing partner and co-founder of Hagens Berman.
The suit alleges multiple product and safety failures, including:
According to the complaint, buyer reviews had noted risks including gas leaks, overheating, tipping, and uncontrolled flames, but Amazon allegedly continued to list and promote the Fire-Maple as a top seller and to profit from sales.
The lawsuit says a neighbor heard the plaintiff’s screams and used a spare fire extinguisher to put out the flames before first responders transported her to Harborview Medical Center.
The plaintiff seeks damages for emotional distress, pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost wages, and other injuries.
The complaint includes claims under the Washington Product Liability Act, including negligence, design defect, manufacturing defect, and failure to warn.
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