CPSCGeneral Alert
Outerwears Inc. Recalls Filters Used in Fuel Funnels Due to Fire Hazard
Published: March 26, 2009Recall ID: 09171Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The Funnel Pre-Filters can create a flash when they are removed from the fuel tank posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
These filters are used to fuel-up off-road and racing vehicles. The recall involves Outerwears Funnel Pre-Filters, or fuel funnel pre-filters, with the model numbers 20-2465-03, 20-2466-03, 20-2467-03, and 20-2474-03. The red fabric mesh filters were available in two sizes, small and large, and in two different shapes to accommodate various sizes of fueling funnels. The name of the manufacturer, Outerwears, is the only marking on the product.
Affected Products
Outerwears Funnel Pre-Filters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Outerwears-Inc-Recalls-Filters-Used-in-Fuel-Funnels-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Outerwears Inc. Recalls Filters Used in Fuel Funnels Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/49fb19c253054e55a56214b146d319f6.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Funnel Pre-Filter |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/7ace732707cf43c2b24634c2c8c8342a.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Funnel Pre-Filter |
| Hazards › Name | The Funnel Pre-Filters can create a flash when they are removed from the fuel tank posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Outerwears received three reports of flashing when the funnel is removed from the fuel tank following a fueling event. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Outerwears Funnel Pre-Filters |
| Products › Type | Automotive Products |
| Products › Category I D | 1828 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 500 |
| Recall I D | 5176 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the funnel pre-filters and contact Outerwears, Inc. to arrange for a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Various off-road and racing retailers nationwide from June 2008 through February 2009 for about $25. |
| Recall Date | 2009-03-26T00:00:00 |
| Description | These filters are used to fuel-up off-road and racing vehicles. The recall involves Outerwears Funnel Pre-Filters, or fuel funnel pre-filters, with the model numbers 20-2465-03, 20-2466-03, 20-2467-03, and 20-2474-03. The red fabric mesh filters were available in two sizes, small and large, and in two different shapes to accommodate various sizes of fueling funnels. The name of the manufacturer, Outerwears, is the only marking on the product. |
| Recall Number | 09171 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Outerwears Inc., of Schoolcraft, Mich. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Outerwears Inc. at (800) 967-3450 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET, from Monday to Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.outerwears.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |