Gas Cans Recalled by No-Spill; Containers Can Leak and Create Fire Hazard
Recall 10102 · Jan 7, 2010 · No-Spill LLC
7,500
units affected
7,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10102
- Date
- Jan 7, 2010
- Company
- No-Spill LLC
- Units affected
- 7,500
- Product
- No-Spill 5-gallon Gasoline Cans
- Product type
- Gas/Propane Cans/Cylinders/Tanks/Fuel
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
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
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Lawn & garden stores nationwide, hardware retailers and online from August 2009 through November 2009 for about $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled no-spill 5-gallon gasoline cans?
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.
What is the 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
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.