Outerwears Inc. Recalls Filters Used in Fuel Funnels Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 09171 · Mar 26, 2009 · Outerwears Inc.
500
units affected
500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09171
- Date
- Mar 26, 2009
- Company
- Outerwears Inc.
- Units affected
- 500
- Product
- Outerwears Funnel Pre-Filters
- Product type
- Automotive Products
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The Funnel Pre-Filters can create a flash when they are removed from the fuel tank posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the funnel pre-filters and contact Outerwears, Inc. to arrange for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Outerwears received three reports of flashing when the funnel is removed from the fuel tank following a fueling event. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Various off-road and racing retailers nationwide from June 2008 through February 2009 for about $25.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled outerwears funnel pre-filters?
Consumers should stop using the funnel pre-filters and contact Outerwears, Inc. to arrange for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The Funnel Pre-Filters can create a flash when they are removed from the fuel tank posing 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.