Blitz USA Recalls Enviro-Flo(tm) Plus Fuel Containers Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 09288 · Jul 28, 2009 · Blitz USA
4,000
units affected
4,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09288
- Date
- Jul 28, 2009
- Company
- Blitz USA
- Units affected
- 4,000
- Product
- Enviro-Flo Plus Fuel Containers (1- and 2-gallon container sizes)
- Product type
- Fuel Containers
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Home improvement, mass merchandisers, automotive and various retailers nationwide from June 2009 through July 2009 for between $6 and $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled enviro-flo plus fuel containers (1- and 2-gallon container sizes)?
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.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.