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Outerwears Inc. Recalls Filters Used in Fuel Funnels Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled March 26, 2009 · CPSC recall 09171 · Outerwears

Hazard

The Funnel Pre-Filters can create a flash when they are removed from the fuel tank posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the funnel pre-filters and contact Outerwears, Inc. to arrange for a full refund.

Units

About 500

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.

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.

What to do

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

Product

Outerwears Funnel Pre-Filters

Manufacturer(s)

Outerwears Inc., of Schoolcraft, Mich.

Retailers

Various off-road and racing retailers nationwide from June 2008 through February 2009 for about $25.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →