
| 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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| Illinois Department of Public Health 535 West Jefferson Street Springfield, Illinois 62761 Phone 217-782-3300 Fax 217-782-3987 TTY 800-547-0466 Questions or Comments |