Fuel Container Recall: Hyperfuels Methanol and Ethanol
The recall concerns Hyperfuels Methanol and Ethanol Fuel Containers that violate federal safety standards for portable fuel containers, methanol child-resistant packaging, and labeling under the FHSA. The containers lack flame mitigation devices, creating a deadly flame jetting hazard, and the methanol container is not child-resistant, risking serious injury or death if swallowed. Recall number 26790 is provided; no corrective action details are listed.
| Brand | Hyperfuels Methanol and Ethanol Fuel Containers |
|---|---|
| Product | Hyperfuels Methanol and Ethanol Fuel Containers |
| Reason | The recalled fuel containers violate the mandatory safety standards for portable fuel containers because they lack flame mitigation devices required under the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act, posing a deadly flame jetting hazard. Furthermore, the methanol container is not child-resistant as required under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, posing a risk of serious injury or death if the contents are swallowed by young children. The containers also do not comply with the labeling requirements of the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. |
| Severity | unknown |
| Agency | CPSC |
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
- Stop using the affected containers and set them aside.
- Keep the containers out of reach of children and away from heat sources.
- Contact the retailer or Hyperfuels for disposal or replacement instructions and reference recall 26790.
- Monitor the CPSC recall for updates and follow any new instructions.
How to identify the recalled item
| Recall number | 26790 |
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These are the identifiers CPSC published for this recall. Most recall notices list no UPC or model number at all — if the code on your item is not shown here, that does not mean the item is excluded. Check the official notice, or contact the company.
Where it was sold
Sold At: The Asylum Automotive Store in Houston, Texas and online at Hyperfuels.com and Amazon.com from May 2024 through May 2026 for about $4.
Hyperfuels LLC, of Houston, Texas
Quoted from the CPSC notice.
VERIFIED SOURCES
This is an automatically maintained record of an official recall notice. Details can change; always follow the official notice linked above. See all records in the Recall Database.