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Product name Zimtown Portable Gas and Fuel Cans
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. 
Problem 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. 
Distribution Walmart.com and Zimtown.com for between $32 and $63. 
Company Website: www.zimtown.com/ E-mail: ZimtownFuelCanrecall@outlook.com 
Dates sold May 2026 through July 2026 
Date posted 08/13/2026 
Additional information For additional information, visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission news release at 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 
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