The Victorian Government is keeping its ban on the sale of portable ethanol burners in place.

Minister for Consumer Affairs Marlene Kairouz imposed the ban in December 2016 after a spike in serious injuries across Australia.

“Safety is paramount. These burners have led to 100 serious injuries and at least 29 house fires in Australia since 2010, so we’re banning them while we thoroughly consider their ongoing availability,” said Minister Kairouz.

The temporary ban has been extended by 30 days while the ACCC considers a national ban.

The maximum fine for selling banned products are as high as $220,000 for individuals and $11 million for corporations.

“Consumer Affairs Victoria inspectors are continuing their work to ensuring ethanol burners are not available for sale in Victoria,” said Minister Kairouz.

The ban does not include fixed ethanol burners or products with a power output of more than 4.5 kW or those for the heating or warming of food.

The ACCC has a page dedicated to the devices.