Stop using nowConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published August 13, 2026
Zimtown Portable Gas Cans Recall: Burn and Poisoning Risk
Zimtown recalls portable gas and fuel cans due to child-unfriendly closures causing burn and poisoning risks. Stop using immediately and contact for refund.
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.
“Zimtown Portable Gas Cans Recall: Burn and Poisoning Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/258419-zimtown-portable-gas-cans-recall-burn-and-poisoning-risk. Based on CPSC recall #10928 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/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).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on August 13, 2026, that Fastbuy is recalling Zimtown Portable Gas and Fuel Cans due to burn and poisoning risks. The containers violate mandatory standards because their closures are not child-resistant. Consumers should stop using the cans immediately and contact Fastbuy for a full refund.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Zimtown
Product: Portable "Jerry" style Gas and Fuel Cans with spout
Size: 5.0 gallon (20L)
Colors: Red and army green
Features: White spout, yellow vent cap
Sold at: Walmart.com and Zimtown.com
Sale period: May 2026 through July 2026
Price: Between $32 and $63
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 ZimtownFuelCanrecall@outlook.com separately.
The 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. The agency reported no incidents or injuries associated with this recall.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Fastbuy has been involved in other recent recalls of similar products, including Scepter Gas and Oil Fuel Containers Recalled for Flash Fire and Child Poisoning Risk (2025-10-23) and Alliance Chemical 1-K Kerosene Heater Fuel Recall: Flash Fire and Child Poisoning Risk (2026-04-30). Other recent recalls of similar products include Organic Zing Birch Oil Recall: Poisoning Risk from Non-Child-Resistant Packaging (2026-02-05).
How to tell if you have this one
Look for Zimtown Portable "Jerry" style gas and fuel cans with a white spout and yellow vent cap. The cans are 5.0 gallons (20L) in size and come in red or army green.
Brand
Zimtown
Product
Zimtown Portable Gas and Fuel Cans
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Immediately
Disassemble the spout, cut it into pieces with scissors, and dispose of it separately from the container.
Write 'RECALLED' on Container
Write 'RECALLED' on the container to indicate it's part of the recall.
Submit Photos for Refund
Submit photos of the product to ZimtownFuelCanrecall@outlook.com for a full refund.
Official remedy
What CPSC says 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 ZimtownFuelCanrecall@outlook.com separately.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
GovInfoNow listed this recall 4 days after the agency date.
1CPSC announced the recall
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Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Zimtown
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimtown to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 10928 — Zimtown Portable Gas Cans Recall: Burn and Poisoning Risk
Hello,
I own a Zimtown Portable Gas Cans Recall: Burn and Poisoning Risk that is covered by recall 10928 from Zimtown.
The official recall notice states: 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 ZimtownFuelCanrecall@outlook.com separately.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 17, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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