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 Canada Prep and Ship
Reviewed and published by MPB Safety Desk
Hazard
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 products is not child-resistant, posing a risk of burn and poisoning to children.
What parents need to know
This recall involves Scepter fuel containers. These are red containers with black caps and yellow spouts, designed to hold both gasoline and oil. They have "Scepter" and "Gasoline Danger" embossed on the side.
The containers have been recalled because they do not meet mandatory safety standards. Specifically, they lack a required flame mitigation device, which poses a risk of flash fire. Additionally, the spout is not child-resistant, creating a risk of burns and poisoning for children.
If you have these fuel containers, please stop using them immediately and keep them away from children. You should refer to the official recall notice for detailed instructions on how to receive a full refund.
Recall details
From the official U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission record
- Recall number
- #26048
- Recall date
- Units affected
- About 1,500
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fuel containers, place them out of reach of children and contact Canada Prep and Ship for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to write "Recalled" with permanent marker on the container and submit a photo of it in the trash to info@canadaprepandship.com.
- Product description
This recall involves Scepter B62 gas and oil fuel containers. The recalled combination fuel containers are red with black caps and yellow spouts on each end. They have dual chambers with a 6-liter gas capacity on one side and 2.5-liter oil capacity on the other. "Scepter" and "Gasoline Danger" are embossed on the side of the container and a Fire Marshall stamp is on the front-left-side of the gas tank, near the fuel spout.
- Products and models
- Scepter Gas and Oil Combination Fuel Containers
- Sold at
- Amazon from December 2024 through August 2025 for about $36.
- Consumer contact
- Canada Prep by email at info@canadaprepandship.com, or online at https://canadaprepandship.com/recalls or www.canadaprepandship.com and click "Recall" at the top of the page for more information.
Recall details are summarized from official government sources and reviewed by our editors before publishing. Information can change after publication. Always confirm the current status, affected models, and remedy instructions in the official U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission notice before acting.
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