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Fastbuy Zimtown Portable Gas and Fuel Cans Recall

Serious Injury or Death from Burn Hazard and Child Poisoning.

CPSC recall #26700 · announced Aug 13, 2026 · verified Aug 15, 2026

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 [email protected] separately.
Units
About 200
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 ContainersFastbuy 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

How to identify the recalled product

ProductZimtown Portable Gas and Fuel Cans
Units recalledAbout 200

The recall

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.

Reported incidents

None reported

What consumers should do now

Stop using the recalled product immediately. Contact the company for the announced remedy. Do not resell or donate recalled products — it is illegal under federal law.

Fastbuy by email at [email protected] or online at www.zimtown.com and select recalls.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official notice title: “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”. Read the official CPSC notice