Hyperfuels Methanol and Ethanol Fuel Containers Recall (2026)
Hyperfuels Methanol and Ethanol Fuel Containers has been recalled. The 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 flame jetting 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 . If you own this, here is what to check and what to do next.
What's being recalled
Product: Hyperfuels Methanol and Ethanol Fuel Containers
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 behind the hyperfuels methanol and ethanol fuel containers recall
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. 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 .
(Hazard wording above is quoted directly from the official CPSC notice.)
How to tell if yours is affected
Check the model number and identifying labels described in the official notice before acting. If the details match, treat it as affected. When in doubt, contact the company.
What to do
Refund Replace
What this means for your family
A recall means the issue was caught and the company must make it right, usually at no cost to you. Take the item away from children now, follow the official remedy below, and keep the model and date details handy when you contact the company.
For families, the practical part is simple: pause use first, then verify the exact product details before deciding whether yours is included. Many children's recalls involve narrow model numbers, date ranges, labels, or online sellers, so a quick label check can prevent both unnecessary worry and missed action. If the product was a gift or hand-me-down, share the official notice with the person who bought it so they can help with order records or refund steps.
Official notice
For the complete, authoritative details, see the official CPSC recall notice: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Hyperfuels-Recalls-Methanol-and-Ethanol-Fuel-Containers-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Child-Poisoning-and-Flame-Jetting-Violates-Multiple-Federal-Safety-Standards
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