Numerous gas cans
1 report to CPSC, the latest made May 25, 2014. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 1report to CPSC
- May 25, 2014the latest report was made
- May 25, 2014the earliest
- 0with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Numerous
- Maker
- Midwest Can Company LLCMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- Gas cansCPSC’s product type: Gasoline Cans (code 981), in Fuel, Lighters and Fireworks: Fuel Storage
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| May 2014 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- First aid 1 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.
The reports, as CPSC published them
Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.
Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.
CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.
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First aid Made May 25, 2014, sent to the company Jun 3, 2014, published by CPSC Jun 24, 2014
The product, in the report: Five gallon gas can --- NUMEROUS MANUFACTURES!
The “NEW” style of gas can spout (mine is on a five gallon can) it requires the user to press the spout into the item you are filling to extend the inside plunger thus releasing the gas into your lawn mower. This new style does NOT vent therefore creates a huge hazard. I went to fill my brand new riding mower and when the “Plunger” released gasoline sprayed 3-4 feet into the air all over me and the lawn mower. after cleaning up I tried it again after releasing all built up pressure and it still did the same thing. This “STYLE” of spout is on numerous manufactures cans as a matter of fact I couldn’t find one without it. this new spout is very dangerous. if the equipment you are filling is hot there is a huge fire risk and even if it is cool there is a huge chance you will get gasoline in your EYES! I DID! This is the worst design in years, there was nothing wrong with a normal spout and a vent plug. please look into this before someone is seriously injured! Thank You! The spout is red with a white plunger inside it requires the user to put the spout on the lip of the gas tank then press down to release gasoline it requires a lot of pressure to release and will probably be difficult for the elderly.
- Bought from
- Wal Mart
- Bought
- Apr 30, 2014
- Where
- Blair, Oklahoma: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 52, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Numerous, made or sold by Midwest Can Company LLC
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
CPSC’s disclaimer
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.
Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
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