Zimtown recalls portable gas and fuel cans because the caps are not child-resistant
The caps on these 5-gallon metal fuel cans are not child-resistant, so children could open them and be burned or poisoned by the fuel.
What to do
Stop using the cans right away and contact Fastbuy for a full refund. Cut up the spout with scissors and throw it away separately, write "RECALLED" on the can, and send photos to ZimtownFuelCanrecall@outlook.com.
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Recall details
- Product
- Zimtown Portable Gas and Fuel Cans
- Hazard
- The fuel containers violate the requirement for closures under the Children's Gasoline Burn Prevention Act because the closure is not child-resistant, posing a risk of burns and poisoning to children.
- Injuries
- None reported
- Units
- About 200
- Where sold
- Sold at Online at Walmart.com and Zimtown.com from May 2026 through July 2026 for between $32 and $63.
- Remedy
- Refund
- Notice last updated
- August 14, 2026
- Recall date
- August 13, 2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from CPSC.
Fastbuy Recalls Zimtown Portable Gas and Fuel Cans Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Burn Hazard and Child Poisoning; Violate Mandatory Standard for Portable Fuel Containers
- Description
- This recall involves Zimtown Portable "Jerry" style Gas and Fuel Cans with spout. The metal 5.0 gallon (20L) fuel cans come in red and army green. The cans have a white spout and yellow vent cap. The assembled product dimensions are 4.76 x 8.49 x 19.29 inches.
- Hazard
- The fuel containers violate the requirement for closures under the Children's Gasoline Burn Prevention Act because the closure is not child-resistant, posing a risk of burns and poisoning to children.
- Remedy
- Consumers should stop using the gas and fuel containers immediately and contact Fastbuy for a full refund. Consumers should disassemble the spout, cut it into pieces with scissors and dispose of it separately from the container. Consumers will be asked to write "RECALLED" on the container and submit photos of the product to ZimtownFuelCanrecall@outlook.com separately. Remedy options: Refund.
- Injuries
- None reported
- Number of units
- About 200
- Sold at
- Sold at Online at Walmart.com and Zimtown.com from May 2026 through July 2026 for between $32 and $63.
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