The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·09171·Announced 2009-03-26

Outerwears Recalls Fuel Funnel Pre-Filters Due to Fire Hazard

Outerwears Inc. is recalling approximately 500 fuel funnel pre-filters because they can create a flash when removed from a fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with three reported incidents of flashing, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Outerwears Inc. is recalling approximately 500 Funnel Pre-Filters used for fueling off-road and racing vehicles. The recall involves red fabric mesh filters with model numbers 20-2465-03, 20-2466-03, 20-2467-03, and 20-2474-03. These filters were available in small and large sizes and two different shapes to fit various fueling funnels. The only marking on the product is the manufacturer's name, Outerwears.

The company is recalling the filters because they can create a flash when removed from the fuel tank, which poses a fire hazard. Outerwears received three reports of flashing occurring when the funnel was removed from the fuel tank following a fueling event. No injuries have been reported.

The affected filters were sold at various off-road and racing retailers nationwide from June 2008 through February 2009 for about $25. Consumers should stop using the funnel pre-filters and contact Outerwears, Inc. to arrange for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Outerwears Inc. at (800) 967-3450 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit www.outerwears.com.

The recalled product

Product
Outerwears Funnel Pre-Filters
Manufacturer
Outerwears Inc., of Schoolcraft, Mich.
Category
Consumer Product — Automotive Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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