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    Cuisinart Cleanburn

    Smokeless Fire Pit • 24"

    The Cuisinart Cleanburn 24" is the bigger, backyard-ready version of their smokeless-style fire pit, with a wide bowl shape that feels easy to load and easy to sit around. Once it’s fully hot, it burns cleaner with noticeably less smoke than a basic open fire bowl, and it throws heat outward better than a tall “stove tube” style pit.

    HearthTrail Badges™

    Achievements

    Quick, game-style callouts that show what this pit is built for—so you can compare faster.

    ReburnTech
    Low Smoke Burn
    CompactFootprint
    Patio Sized
    BestValue
    Best Value Pick
    FirstFire
    Easy First Fire
    LowRegret
    Low-Regret Pick
    PartyBuff
    Holiday Hosting
    AutumnDrop
    Fall Fire Season

    Usability & Value

    How it fits in real life

    What it’s best for, and where it lands on value.

    Use-Cases

    Big BackyardsCamping / Overlanding

    Value / Price Tier

    Midrange
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    Score

    Fit Score

    HearthTrail Fit™ is our shorthand for how easy this is to live with in real backyards – balancing performance, ease of use, and value.

    Overall Fit Score 8/10 Strong pick with a few trade-offs worth knowing.
    Smoke & Spark Control
    4/5
    Heat Output & Warmth
    6/5
    Over Achiever!
    Ease of Use & Cleanup
    4/5
    Portability & Storage
    5/5
    Value for Money
    5/5

    Great if…

    • You want a low-smoke backyard fire that actually feels warm at normal seating distance
    • You want a 24" pit that’s still easy to move and store (lightweight with a carry handle)
    • You like a simple setup with a wind guard and an ash-tray style cleanup
    • You want a smaller footprint than the big 27–30" crowd pits but still a real flame

    Think twice if…

    • You want a pit you can leave out year-round without caring about finish wear/rust
    • You expect totally smoke-free from first spark to last coal (startup/end can still smoke)
    • You want to burn pellets for convenience (this is really a wood-logs/chunks pit)
    • You want premium warranty/brand support like the top-tier smokeless pits

    Our take…

    This is a surprisingly warm-for-its-size smokeless pit because the bowl shape pushes heat outward instead of straight up. It’s a great patio/backyard pick if you use dry wood, but you’re trading away premium long-term durability and “zero smoke at every moment” expectations.

    Basics

    Backyard Basics

    The quick, real-world stuff: cooking, warmth, space, and what it’s like to live with.

    Cooking Ready?

    Not for cookingSnack-only (s’mores, hot dogs)

    Ideal Group Size

    4–6 people (family size)6–8 people (small party)

    Heat Radius

    Comfortable within ~6 ft

    Space Needed

    Standard patio zone (6' x 6' clear space)Needs full seating circle (8–10 ft diameter)Not for small balconies or tight decks

    Worthy Mentions

    1. Bowl shape is genuinely easier to light and tend than deep-cylinder smokeless pits, and it throws more usable heat outward (not just straight up).
    2. It’s low-smoke once it’s burning hot, but you’ll still get smoke during startup and if you feed it damp wood or let it smolder too low.
    3. Cleanup is “easier, not effortless”: there’s a removable ash tray/base, but fine ash can hang up on the inner grate and may need a quick brush-down to drop into the tray before you dump it.

    Fuel

    Fuel & Burn Profile

    What to burn, what to avoid, and what the “real” burn looks like once it’s going.

    Fuel Type

    Wood

    Recommended Fuel

    Smokeless default bundle (kiln-dried hardwood splits, 3–4" thick)Standard backyard bundle (seasoned mixed hardwood logs)

    Fuel to Avoid

    Air-quality / neighbor-friendly bundle (avoid green/wet wood, softwoods, trash, cardboard, printed paper)Airflow blocking bundle (avoid overfilling pellets or stuffing wood above the inner air holes)

    Typical Burn Time

    Roughly 60–90 minutes of strong flame per loadAll evening with periodic refueling

    Get Unit Started

    Short log cabin stack with kindling in the centerPaper or fire starter under kindling, then add small splits once burning

    Ash / Residue Output

    Low

    Piece Thickness (wood models only)

    Small–medium splits (3–4" thick)Avoid logs thicker than 5–6"

    Max Piece Size (wood models only)

    Up to 18" logs

    Details

    Product Specs

    The quick-reference stuff you actually compare.

    Brand
    Cuisinart
    Model
    Cleanburn - 24"
    Dimensions
    24.5"D x 24.5"W x 17"H
    Weight
    22 Pounds
    Model Family
    Cleanburn
    Shape
    Round
    Release
    2022
    Materials
    lloy-steel smokeless fire pit with stainless-steel inner components and a stainless-look exterior, plus a removable base for easy ash cleanout.
    Made In
    1-year limited warranty on Cleanburn smokeless fire pits.
    Warranty
    Made in China

    In Plain English

    The real-world take

    Short, practical notes—what matters, what doesn’t, and what to expect.

    Why we like it

    • The wide bowl design makes lighting and tending the fire feel simple (you’re not reaching down into a deep cylinder)
    • It radiates heat out toward you well for a smokeless pit, so it feels warmer at normal seating distance
    • Ash tray base makes cleanup quick: lift out, dump, done
    • Takes real logs (up to about 18"), so you’re not stuck feeding it tiny pieces all night

    Best for

    Backyards and medium patios; 4–6 people sitting fairly close; shoppers who want a warmer-feeling smokeless pit without going huge

    Things to know

    • “Smokeless” is mostly mid-burn. Startup and the last low-ember phase can still be smoky, especially with damp wood
    • It runs best with dry hardwood and a not-overstuffed load; packing it too full can make it smokier until it catches up
    • It’s easier to move than many full-size pits thanks to the handle, but it’s still not a travel/camping pit
    • A fitted weather cover is typically a separate buy, and you’ll want one if it lives outside

    Other HearthTrail favorites

    If you want the same design in a smaller, more portable size, look at the Cleanburn 19.5". If you want a more “stainless cylinder” style with a huge accessory ecosystem, Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 is the common alternative.

    Sources cuisinart.com, homedepot.com, lowes.com, amazon.com, campingworld.com, tomsguide.com, youtube.com

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