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
For 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, cpsc recall number is 26-700; product is Zimtown Portable Gas and Fuel Cans; recall date is August 13, 2026; hazard is 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 type is Refund, verified against its source on 2026-09-01.
- CPSC recall number
- 26-700 verified
- Recall
- 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 verified
- Product
- Zimtown Portable Gas and Fuel Cans verified
- Recall date
- August 13, 2026 verified
- 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. verified
- Remedy type
- Refund verified
- What to do
- 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 [email protected] separately. verified
- Units affected
- About 200 verified
- Incidents and injuries
- None reported verified
- Recalling firm
- Fastbuy Inc., dba Zimtown, of Metuchen, New Jersey verified
- Manufactured in
- China verified
- Sold at
- Walmart.com and Zimtown.com from May 2026 through July 2026 for between $32 and $63. verified
- Which items are affected
- 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. verified
What the source says
Name of 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. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: August 13, 2026 Units: About 200
— cpsc.gov, retrieved 2026-09-01
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CPSC recall number
Recall number: 26-700
Recall
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
Product
Name of Product: Zimtown Portable Gas and Fuel Cans
Recall date
Recall Date: August 13, 2026
Hazard
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 type
Remedy: Refund
What to do
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 [email protected] separately.
Units affected
Units: About 200
Incidents and injuries
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Recalling firm
Retailer: Fastbuy Inc., dba Zimtown, of Metuchen, New Jersey
Manufactured in
Manufactured In: China
Sold at
Sold Online At: Walmart.com and Zimtown.com from May 2026 through July 2026 for between $32 and $63.
Which items are affected
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.
— all from cpsc.gov, retrieved 2026-09-01
Sources
- cpsc.govhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/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
- saferproducts.govhttps://www.saferproducts.gov/RestWebServices/Recall?RecallDateStart=2026-01-01&format=json