The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10102·Announced 2010-01-07

No-Spill 5-Gallon Gasoline Cans Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazards

No-Spill LLC is recalling 5-gallon gasoline cans that may leak fuel at the spout, creating fire and burn risks. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

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 risk-of-harm product (fire and burn hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

No-Spill LLC is recalling approximately 7,500 No-Spill 5-gallon Gasoline Cans. The recall was initiated because the containers can leak fuel at the black plastic collar where the spout connects to the can. This defect poses fire and burn hazards to consumers.

The affected cans are made of heavy-duty red plastic and carry date codes AIP09202 through AIP09222 located on the bottom of the can. Not all cans within this date range are affected. The products were sold at lawn and garden stores nationwide, hardware retailers, and online from August 2009 through November 2009 for about $30.

No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. Consumers should test their gas cans to determine if they leak and immediately stop using any that do. Those with affected units should contact No-Spill to receive a free replacement.

The recalled product

Product
No-Spill 5-gallon Gasoline Cans
Affected units
7,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.