Gas Cans Recalled by No-Spill; Containers Can Leak and Create Fire Hazard

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 7, 2010 Release # 10-102 Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 928-0049 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: No-Spill 5-gallon Gasoline Cans Units: About 7,500 Manufacturer: No-Spill LLC, of Lenexa, Kan. Hazard: The gas containers can leak fuel at the black plastic collar where the spout connects to the can, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The 5-gallon gas cans are made from heavy-duty red plastic and carry date codes AIP09202 through AIP09222. The date code ...