Enviro-Flo Plus Fuel Containers (1 and 2 gallon container sizes)
CPSC Recall #09-288 — July 27, 2009
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 09-288 |
| Recall Date | July 27, 2009 |
| Remedy Type | Dispose, No Remedy Available |
| Units Affected | About 4,000 |
| Manufacturer | Blitz USA Inc., of Miami, Okla. |
| Manufactured In | United States |
Where It Was Sold
| Home improvement |
| mass merchandisers |
| automotive and various retailers nationwide from June 2009 through July 2009 for between $6 and $10. |
Product
Enviro-Flo Plus Fuel Containers (1 and 2 gallon container sizes)
Description
The recall involves green Enviro-Flo Plus spouts used with 1 and 2 gallon fuel containers. Only spouts with manufacture date codes listed from 04/17/2009 through 04/19/2009 are included in the recall. The manufacture date code is etched into the side of the spout. The spouts were used on fuel containers with item numbers 81005 (1 gallon) and 81010 (2 gallon) printed on the labels. Date codes affected include:Date Codes041709xx1(April 17, 2009, Automated Assembly)041809xx1(April 18, 2009, Automated Assembly)041909xx1(April 19, 2009, Automated Assembly)All spout delivery systems manufactured outside these dates or with number sequence ending in a zero (0) are not included in this recall.
Hazard
The spout's plunger cap can dislodge which can open the seal of the fuel container and allow gasoline vapors to escape. This could cause liquid gasoline to spill from the top of the container during use and result in a fire hazard.
Incidents & Injuries
None reported
Remedy Instructions
The firm is no longer in business and the recall remedy is no longer available. Discard this product. Do not donate or resell.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Dispose, No Remedy Available at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Dispose, No Remedy Available) at no cost to you.
If the product caused a fire or burn injury, document the incident with photos and preserve the product if it is safe to do so. Report the incident to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov and to your local fire department. Contact the manufacturer to inform them of the incident — they are required to track and report injuries to CPSC. You may also want to consult a personal injury attorney, as fire and burn injuries caused by defective products can be grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.