Hyperfuels recalls methanol and ethanol fuel containers over fire jetting and child poisoning risks
The containers lack required flame protection devices, which can cause flames to jet out, and the methanol container is not child-resistant, so young children could swallow the contents and be seriously hurt or die.
What to do
Stop using the containers immediately and contact Hyperfuels for a full refund or a replacement. You will be asked to write "RECALLED" on the container in permanent marker, send a photo to sales@hyperfuels.com, and then dispose of it following local and state rules.
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Recall details
- Product
- Hyperfuels Methanol and Ethanol Fuel Containers
- Company
- Hyperfuels
- Hazard
- The recalled fuel containers violate the mandatory safety standards for portable fuel containers because they lack flame mitigation devices required under the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act, posing a deadly flame jetting hazard. Furthermore, the methanol container is not child-resistant as required under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, posing a risk of serious injury or death if the contents are swallowed by young children. The containers also do not comply with the labeling requirements of the Federal Hazardous Substances Act.
- Injuries
- None reported
- Units
- About 124
- Where sold
- Sold at The Asylum Automotive Store in Houston, Texas and online at Hyperfuels.com and Amazon.com from May 2024 through May 2026 for about $4., Hyperfuels LLC, of Houston, Texas
- Remedy
- Refund, Replace
- Notice last updated
- September 24, 2026
- Recall date
- September 24, 2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from CPSC.
Hyperfuels Recalls Methanol and Ethanol Fuel Containers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Child Poisoning and Flame Jetting; Violates Multiple Federal Safety Standards
- Description
- This recall involves Hyperfuels ethanol and methanol fuel containers. The methanol container bears the Hyperfuels logo in red and associated phone number, the label bears “Methanol”, “Methanol, 3, UN1230, II”, and “Flammable Liquid” in black lettering. The ethanol container bears “E98”, “1 US Quart”, “Hyperfuels LLC” and associated phone number in black lettering.
- Hazard
- The recalled fuel containers violate the mandatory safety standards for portable fuel containers because they lack flame mitigation devices required under the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act, posing a deadly flame jetting hazard. Furthermore, the methanol container is not child-resistant as required under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, posing a risk of serious injury or death if the contents are swallowed by young children. The containers also do not comply with the labeling requirements of the Federal Hazardous Substances Act.
- Remedy
- Consumers should stop using the fuel containers immediately and contact Hyperfuels for a full refund or a replacement product. Consumers will be asked to destroy the fuel container by writing in permanent maker “RECALLED” on the product and to send a photo to sales@hyperfuels.com. Consumers should then dispose of the recalled product in accordance with local and/or state disposal procedures. Note: Recalled methanol and ethanol fuel should be disposed of in accordance with any local and state regulations, contact your local hazardous waste treatment center or inquire about professional recycling points. Do not dispose of methanol or ethanol in sewers, rainwater pipes or ordinary garbage cans to avoid causing fires or environmental pollution. Remedy options: Refund, Replace.
- Injuries
- None reported
- Number of units
- About 124
- Sold at
- Sold at The Asylum Automotive Store in Houston, Texas and online at Hyperfuels.com and Amazon.com from May 2024 through May 2026 for about $4., Hyperfuels LLC, of Houston, Texas
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