Outerwears Inc. Filters Used in Fuel Funnels recall: Fire Hazard
Outerwears Inc. Recalls Filters Used in Fuel Funnels Due to Fire Hazard
Why was Outerwears Inc. Filters Used in Fuel Funnels recalled?
The Funnel Pre-Filters can create a flash when they are removed from the fuel tank posing a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the funnel pre-filters and contact Outerwears, Inc. to arrange for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Outerwears Inc. at (800) 967-3450 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET, from Monday to Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.outerwears.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Outerwears Funnel Pre-Filters
- Company
- Outerwears Inc., of Schoolcraft, Mich.
- Quantity
- About 500
- Sold at
- Various off-road and racing retailers nationwide from June 2008 through February 2009 for about $25.
- Recall date
- March 26, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- Outerwears received three reports of flashing when the funnel is removed from the fuel tank following a fueling event. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
These filters are used to fuel-up off-road and racing vehicles. The recall involves Outerwears Funnel Pre-Filters, or fuel funnel pre-filters, with the model numbers 20-2465-03, 20-2466-03, 20-2467-03, and 20-2474-03. The red fabric mesh filters were available in two sizes, small and large, and in two different shapes to accommodate various sizes of fueling funnels. The name of the manufacturer, Outerwears, is the only marking on the product.