Child Safety Recall: Hyperfuels Recalls Methanol and Ethanol Fuel Containers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Child Poisoning and Flame Jetting
On September 24, 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of Hyperfuels Methanol and Ethanol Fuel Containers (about 124 units). 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. Here is what to check at home and what remedy is offered.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced this recall on September 24, 2026 (recall number 26790). It covers Hyperfuels Methanol and Ethanol Fuel Containers, about 124 units.
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What Is Being Recalled
This recall involves Hyperfuels ethanol and methanol fuel containers. The methanol container bears the Hyperfuels logo in red and associated phone number, the label bears “Methanol”, “Methanol, 3, UN1230, II”, and “Flammable Liquid” in black lettering. The ethanol container bears “E98”, “1 US Quart”, “Hyperfuels LLC” and associated phone number in black lettering.
The 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.
Injuries Reported
No injuries have been reported, according to the recall notice.
What to Do Now
Consumers should stop using the fuel containers immediately and contact Hyperfuels for a full refund or a replacement product. Consumers will be asked to destroy the fuel container by writing in permanent maker “RECALLED” on the product and to send a photo to sales@hyperfuels.com. Consumers should then dispose of the recalled product in accordance with local and/or state disposal procedures. Note: Recalled methanol and ethanol fuel should be disposed of in accordance with any local and state regulations, contact your local hazardous waste treatment center or inquire about professional recycling points. Do not dispose of methanol or ethanol in sewers, rainwater pipes or ordinary garbage cans to avoid causing fires or environmental pollution.
Remedy offered: Refund, Replace.
How to reach the company: Hyperfuels at 833-496-5100 from 9 a.m. CT to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at sales@hyperfuels.com or online at www.hyperfuels.com/pages/product-recall-information or www.Hyperfuels.com and click “Product Recall Information” at the top of the page for more information.
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
Manufactured in: USA, Trinidad.
A Quick Safety Check for Your Household
- Stop using the product until the remedy described in the notice is complete.
- Check the model, lot and date details above against what is in your home, including items kept at a grandparent's home, in the car or in storage for a younger sibling.
- Sign up for recall notices at CPSC.gov and fill in the registration card that comes with new baby and toddler gear, so a future recall reaches you directly.
Recall details are taken from the official CPSC recall notice. Check the notice for the latest remedy information before you act, and report any incident with the product at SaferProducts.gov.
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