Gas Cans Recalled by No-Spill; Containers Can Leak and Create Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 10102 · announced January 7, 2010 · No-spill · 7,500 units affected
The product
The 5-gallon gas cans are made from heavy-duty red plastic and carry date codes AIP09202 through AIP09222. The date code is located on the bottom of the can. Not all cans in this date range are affected.
The hazard
The gas containers can leak fuel at the black plastic collar where the spout connects to the can, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should test their gas cans to determine whether they leak and immediately stop using the leaky cans. Consumers should contact No-Spill to receive a free replacement.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Lawn & garden stores nationwide, hardware retailers and online from August 2009 through November 2009 for about $30.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact No-Spill at (913) 888-9200 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.nospill.com/recall
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.