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
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Summary: Fastbuy Inc., dba Zimtown, of Metuchen, New Jersey is recalling 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.
What is being recalled
Zimtown Portable Gas and Fuel Cans
Why
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.
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.
How serious is it
CPSC does not assign severity classes. Read the hazard and injury details above.
Where it was sold
Sold in the United States at Online at Walmart.com and Zimtown.com from May 2026 through July 2026 for between $32 and $63.
How to tell if yours is affected
No lot or model codes were published. Match the product description above.
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. Refund
Contact: Fastbuy by email at [email protected] or online at www.zimtown.com and select recalls.
Recall facts
| Recall number | 26700 |
| Category | Consumer product |
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) |
| Severity | Not classified |
| Status | Announced |
| Recall started | August 13, 2026 |
| Reported | August 14, 2026 |
| Company | Fastbuy Inc., dba Zimtown, of Metuchen, New Jersey |
| Company location | China |
| Quantity | About 200 |
| Sold at | Online at Walmart.com and Zimtown.com from May 2026 through July 2026 for between $32 and $63. |
| Injuries reported | None reported |
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