California SB870 bans the sale of fuel-burning portable devices that don't meet safety standards starting January 1, 2027.

California SB870 aims to protect public health and safety by prohibiting the sale of fuel-burning portable devices that do not meet the American Society for Testing Materials safety standard. The bill targets devices that burn liquid or gel fuel in open reservoirs, which have been linked to serious burn injuries and fatalities. Starting January 1, 2027, these unsafe devices cannot be sold, offered for sale, or distributed in California.

California SB870 bans the sale of fuel-burning portable devices that don't meet safety standards starting January 1, 2027.

California SB870 aims to protect public health and safety by prohibiting the sale of fuel-burning portable devices that do not meet the American Society for Testing Materials safety standard. The bill targets devices that burn liquid or gel fuel in open reservoirs, which have been linked to serious burn injuries and fatalities. Starting January 1, 2027, these unsafe devices cannot be sold, offered for sale, or distributed in California.