# Scepter Fuel Containers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Flash Fire, Burn and Child Poisoning; Violates Mandatory Standards for Portable Fuel Containers; Imported by Mameix Retail

**Recall Severity Score:** 60/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Firm | Scepter Fuel Containers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Flash Fire, Burn and Child Poisoning; Violates Mandatory Standards for Portable Fuel Containers; Imported by Mameix Retail |
| Product | Scepter Gas and Oil Combination Fuel Containers |
| Recall number | 26252 |
| Recall date | 2026-02-04 |
| Units | About 700 |
| Hazard | 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 risk of flash fire. In addition, the Children's Gasoline Burn Prevention Act requires all closures on portable gasoline fuel containers to be child resistant. The spout on the product is not child-resistant, posing a risk of burn and poisoning to children. |
| Injuries reported | None reported |
| Remedy | Refund |
| Manufactured in | Canada |
| Sold at | Online at Amazon.com from August 2024 through May 2025 for about $40. |
| Description | This recall involves Scepter B62 gas and oil fuel containers. The recalled combination fuel containers are red with black caps and yellow spouts on each end. They have dual chambers with a 6-liter gas capacity on one side and 2.5-liter oil capacity on the other. "Scepter" and "Essence Danger" are embossed on the side of the container. |

## Why this score
- Hazard type can cause death or serious injury.
- About 700 units.
- Children's product.
- Sold through an online marketplace.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Recalls API (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Scepter-Fuel-Containers-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Flash-Fire-Burn-and-Child-Poisoning-Violates-Mandatory-Standards-for-Portable-Fuel-Containers-Imported-by-Mameix-Retail). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:00.306Z.
Recall data comes from the CPSC and is summarized automatically; read the official notice before acting. Informational only; not legal advice.