Blitz USA Recalls Enviro-Flo(tm) Plus Fuel Containers Due to Fire Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The spout's plunger cap can dislodge which can open the seal of the fuel container and allow gasoline vapors to escape. This could cause liquid gasoline to spill from the top of the container during use and result in a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves green Enviro-Flo Plus spouts used with 1 and 2 gallon fuel containers. Only spouts with manufacture date codes listed from 04/17/2009 through 04/19/2009 are included in the recall. The manufacture date code is etched into the side of the spout. The spouts were used on fuel containers with item numbers 81005 (1-gallon) and 81010 (2-gallon) printed on the labels. Date codes affected include: 041709xx1 (April 17, 2009, Automated Assembly) 041809xx1 (April 18, 2009, Automated Assembly) 041909xx1 (April 19, 2009, Automated Assembly) All spout delivery systems manufactured outside these dates or with number sequence ending in a zero (0) are not included in this recall.
Affected Products
Enviro-Flo Plus Fuel Containers (1- and 2-gallon container sizes)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Blitz-USA-Recalls-Enviro-Flo-Plus-Fuel-Containers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Blitz USA Recalls Enviro-Flo(tm) Plus Fuel Containers Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/cba2b756250e4100ac2f7da8c1336292.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Fuel Container |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/860e5d89e1a54399916f0eb268793368.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Fuel Container Spout |
| Hazards › Name | The spout's plunger cap can dislodge which can open the seal of the fuel container and allow gasoline vapors to escape. This could cause liquid gasoline to spill from the top of the container during use and result in a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Enviro-Flo Plus Fuel Containers (1- and 2-gallon container sizes) |
| Products › Type | Fuel Containers |
| Products › Category I D | 1959 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 4,000 |
| Recall I D | 5376 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately empty their gasoline container and contact Blitz for a free replacement spout delivery system. The gasoline container should not be used until a replacement spout delivery system is installed on the container. |
| Retailers › Name | Home improvement, mass merchandisers, automotive and various retailers nationwide from June 2009 through July 2009 for between $6 and $10. |
| Recall Date | 2009-07-28T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves green Enviro-Flo Plus spouts used with 1 and 2 gallon fuel containers. Only spouts with manufacture date codes listed from 04/17/2009 through 04/19/2009 are included in the recall. The manufacture date code is etched into the side of the spout. The spouts were used on fuel containers with item numbers 81005 (1-gallon) and 81010 (2-gallon) printed on the labels. Date codes affected include: 041709xx1 (April 17, 2009, Automated Assembly) 041809xx1 (April 18, 2009, Automated Assembly) 041909xx1 (April 19, 2009, Automated Assembly) All spout delivery systems manufactured outside these dates or with number sequence ending in a zero (0) are not included in this recall. |
| Recall Number | 09288 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Blitz USA Inc., of Miami, Okla. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Blitz Inc. at (888) 540-5177 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.blitzusa.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |