Scepter Fuel Containers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Flash Fire, Burn and Child Poisoning; Violates Mandatory Standards for Portable Fuel Containers; Imported by Pro Recycle
Product details
- Scepter Gas and Oil Combination Fuel Containers
Company announcement
Scepter gas and oil fuel containers are recalled due to violations of mandatory safety standards.
The containers lack flame mitigation devices, posing a flash fire risk.
The spout is not child-resistant, posing burn and poisoning risks to children.
Consumers should immediately stop using the fuel containers and contact Pro Recycle for a full refund.
No injuries have been reported.
Risk:
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 risk of flash fire. In addition, the Children’s Gasoline Burn Prevention Act requires all closures on portable gasoline fuel containers to be child resistant. The spout on the product is not child-resistant, posing a risk of burn and poisoning to children.
Impacted states: Nationwide
Products:
- Scepter Gas and Oil Combination Fuel Containers
Contact
For more information, call 514-887-7309 or email prorecycle@hotmail.ca.
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