CPSCGeneral Alert
Gas Cans Recalled by No-Spill; Containers Can Leak and Create Fire Hazard
Published: January 7, 2010Recall ID: 10102Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
No-Spill 5-gallon Gasoline Cans
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Gas-Cans-Recalled-by-No-Spill-Containers-Can-Leak-and-Create-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Gas Cans Recalled by No-Spill; Containers Can Leak and Create Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/49f2a5c7196046dd937659d9638f668c.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Picture of Recalled Gas Can |
| Hazards › Name | 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 |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | No-Spill 5-gallon Gasoline Cans |
| Products › Type | Gas/Propane Cans/Cylinders/Tanks/Fuel |
| Products › Category I D | 1970 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 7,500 |
| Recall I D | 99 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Lawn & garden stores nationwide, hardware retailers and online from August 2009 through November 2009 for about $30. |
| Recall Date | 2010-01-07T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 10102 |
| Manufacturers › Name | No-Spill LLC, of Lenexa, Kan. |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |