CPSCCPSC recall 26700 · Aug 13, 2026
Fastbuy Recalls Zimtown Portable Gas and Fuel Cans Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Burn Hazard and Child Poisoning; Violate Mandatory Standard for Portable Fuel Containers
Recall found
Product
Zimtown Portable Gas and Fuel Cans
Hazard
The fuel containers violate the requirement for closures under the Children's Gasoline Burn Prevention Act because the closure is not child-resistant, posing a risk of burns and poisoning to children.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the gas and fuel containers immediately and contact Fastbuy for a full refund. Consumers should disassemble the spout, cut it into pieces with scissors and dispose of it separately from the container. Consumers will be asked to write "RECALLED" on the container and submit photos of the product to [email protected] separately.
Recall details
- Description
- This recall involves Zimtown Portable "Jerry" style Gas and Fuel Cans with spout. The metal 5.0 gallon (20L) fuel cans come in red and army green. The cans have a white spout and yellow vent cap. The assembled product dimensions are 4.76 x 8.49 x 19.29 inches.
- Units
- About 200
- Incidents and injuries
- None reported
- Sold at
- Online at Walmart.com and Zimtown.com from May 2026 through July 2026 for between $32 and $63.
- Company
- Fastbuy Inc., dba Zimtown, of Metuchen, New Jersey
- Manufactured in
- China
- Consumer contact
- Fastbuy by email at [email protected] or online at www.zimtown.com and select recalls.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) notice.
Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Nov 3, 2026, 1:33 AM EST. The agency notice is the final word.
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