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
USFastbuy 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
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Zimtown Portable Gas and Fuel Cans
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/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 |
| Title | 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 |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture17_0.gif |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Zimtown Portable Fuel Can 5.0 Gallon (Army Green) |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture18_0.gif |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Zimtown Portable Gas Can 5.0 Gallon (Red) |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Zimtown Portable Gas and Fuel Cans |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 200 |
| Recall I D | 10928 |
| Remedies › Name | 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 ZimtownFuelCanrecall@outlook.com separately. |
| Retailers › Name | Online at Walmart.com and Zimtown.com from May 2026 through July 2026 for between $32 and $63. |
| Recall Date | 2026-08-13T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Fastbuy Inc., dba Zimtown, of Metuchen, New Jersey |
| Recall Number | 26700 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Fastbuy by email at ZimtownFuelCanrecall@outlook.com or online at www.zimtown.com and select recalls. |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-08-14T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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