No-Spill · Recalled
Gas Cans Recalled by No-Spill; Containers Can Leak and Create Fire 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
- Units
- About 7,500
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $30
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Lawn & garden stores nationwide, hardware retailers and online from August 2009 through November 2009 for about $30.
- Product type
- Gas/Propane Cans/Cylinders/Tanks/Fuel
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- No-Spill LLC, of Lenexa, Kan.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
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.
For additional information, contact No-Spill at (913) 888-9200 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.nospill.com/recall
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 JAN 07 2010; last revised MAY 23 2014.