Outerwears Inc. Recalls Filters Used in Fuel Funnels Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2009-03-26 · 09171
Hazards
The Funnel Pre-Filters can create a flash when they are removed from the fuel tank posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
09171
Date
2009-03-26
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Outerwears Funnel Pre-Filters
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Outerwears Inc., of Schoolcraft, Mich.
Retailer(s)
Various off-road and racing retailers nationwide from June 2008 through February 2009 for about $25.
Country of manufacture
United States
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.