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
- Date
- Aug 13, 2026
- Company
- Fastbuy Inc., dba Zimtown, of Metuchen, New Jersey
- Product
- Zimtown Portable Gas and Fuel Cans
- Reason
- 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.
- Hazard
- Fire / burn
- Units
- About 200
- 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.
- Source
- CPSC
Stores named in the notice
- Walmart: “…; Violate Mandatory Standard for Portable Fuel Containers Online at Walmart.com and Zimtown.com from May 2026 through July 2026 for between $32 a…”
How to identify the product
- 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.
- Sold at: Online at Walmart.com and Zimtown.com from May 2026 through July 2026 for between $32 and $63. |
- 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.
Facts are taken from the official notice. If anything here differs from it, the official notice is correct.