Serious riskCPSC
Hyperfuels fuel containers recalled for flame jetting risk
Hyperfuels methanol and ethanol fuel containers lack required safety features. The methanol container is not child-resistant, creating a poisoning risk if a child swallows the contents. Both containers lack flame mitigation devices, which can cause dangerous flame jetting. The containers also fail to meet federal labeling requirements.
From the CPSC notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- Stop using the containers immediately.
- Contact Hyperfuels at sales@hyperfuels.com for a refund or replacement.
- Mark the container with "RECALLED" in permanent marker and send a photo to sales@hyperfuels.com.
- Dispose of the fuel according to local hazardous waste procedures—never pour into drains, gutters, or trash cans.
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- Hyperfuels Methanol and Ethanol Fuel Containers
- Sold at
- Sold At: The Asylum Automotive Store in Houston, Texas and online at Hyperfuels.com and Amazon.com from May 2024 through May 2026 for about $4.
- Made for
- All ages
- On our parents list
- Because it can endanger children at home.
Photos from the CPSC
Details
- Units affected
- About 124
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
- Fix
- Refund
- Manufactured in
- USA, Trinidad
- Company contact
- Hyperfuels at 833-496-5100 from 9 a.m. CT to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at sales@hyperfuels.com or online at www.hyperfuels.com/pages/product-recall-information or www.Hyperfuels.com and click “Product Recall Information” at the top of the page for more information.
- Recall number
- 26790
In the CPSC's words
- Description
- This recall involves Hyperfuels ethanol and methanol fuel containers. The methanol container bears the Hyperfuels logo in red and associated phone number, the label bears “Methanol”, “Methanol, 3, UN1230, II”, and “Flammable Liquid” in black lettering. The ethanol container bears “E98”, “1 US Quart”, “Hyperfuels LLC” and associated phone number in black lettering.
- 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 flame jetting hazard. Furthermore, the methanol container is not child-resistant as required under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, posing a risk of serious injury or death if the contents are swallowed by young children. The containers also do not comply with the labeling requirements of the Federal Hazardous Substances Act.
- Remedy
- Consumers should stop using the fuel containers immediately and contact Hyperfuels for a full refund or a replacement product. Consumers will be asked to destroy the fuel container by writing in permanent maker “RECALLED” on the product and to send a photo to sales@hyperfuels.com. Consumers should then dispose of the recalled product in accordance with local and/or state disposal procedures. Note: Recalled methanol and ethanol fuel should be disposed of in accordance with any local and state regulations, contact your local hazardous waste treatment center or inquire about professional recycling points. Do not dispose of methanol or ethanol in sewers, rainwater pipes or ordinary garbage cans to avoid causing fires or environmental pollution.