BRS and BULin Liquid Fuel Bottles Recalled Due to Risk of Burn and Poisoning; Violation of the Children's Burn Prevention Safety Act; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by Tentock

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This CPSC action (record #24172) was formally reported on March 21, 2024. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Tentock, of China is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records indicate About 290 units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: The portable fuel containers violate the child-resistant requirements for closures under the Children's Gasoline Burn Prevention Act (CGBPA). The closure for the products is not child resistant, posing a risk of burns a… Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fuel bottles, place them out of reach to children, and contact Tentock for instructions on how to dispose of the product to receive a full refund. — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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