Gas Cans Recalled by No-Spill; Containers Can Leak and Create Fire Hazard

Recalled January 7, 2010 · CPSC recall 10102 · Gas

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

Remedy

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.

Units

About 7,500

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

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.

What to do

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.

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

Product

No-Spill 5-gallon Gasoline Cans

Manufacturer(s)

No-Spill LLC, of Lenexa, Kan.

Retailers

Lawn & garden stores nationwide, hardware retailers and online from August 2009 through November 2009 for about $30.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →