Outerwears Inc. · Recalled
Outerwears Inc. Recalls Filters Used in Fuel Funnels Due to Fire Hazard
The Funnel Pre-Filters can create a flash when they are removed from the fuel tank posing a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 500
- Reports
- 3
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $25
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Various off-road and racing retailers nationwide from June 2008 through February 2009 for about $25.
- Product type
- Automotive Products
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Outerwears Inc., of Schoolcraft, Mich.
Incident log
Outerwears received three reports of flashing when the funnel is removed from the fuel tank following a fueling event. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the funnel pre-filters and contact Outerwears, Inc. to arrange for a full refund.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAR 26 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.
