Serious riskCPSC
Zimtown portable gas can recalled for burn and child poisoning risk
Zimtown 5-gallon portable gas cans sold online have closures that are not child-resistant, violating federal safety standards. Children could open the cans and spill fuel, risking serious burns and poisoning.
From the CPSC notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- Stop using the gas and fuel containers immediately.
- Disassemble the spout, cut it into pieces with scissors, and dispose of it separately.
- Write "RECALLED" on the container.
- Contact Fastbuy at ZimtownFuelCanrecall@outlook.com with photos for a full refund.
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- Zimtown Portable Gas and Fuel Cans
- Sold at
- Online at Walmart.com and Zimtown.com from May 2026 through July 2026 for between $32 and $63.
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Made for
- All ages
- On our parents list
- Because it can endanger children at home.
Photos from the CPSC
Details
- Units affected
- About 200
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
- Fix
- Refund
- Manufactured in
- China
- Company contact
- Fastbuy by email at ZimtownFuelCanrecall@outlook.com or online at www.zimtown.com and select recalls.
- Recall number
- 26700
In the CPSC's words
- Description
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.