The plastic gas can industry has argued that its cans are safe despite not having flame arresters, and that most explosions occur because of consumer misuse and negligence, such as pouring ...

New Tests Show Flame Arresters Can Stop Gas Can Explosions First test results released to the public show six of 13 designs stopped gas cans from exploding. Feb. 20, 2014, 1:08 PM EST / Updated ...

While some manufacturers do include flame arrestors, the gas can Funchess was using didn't have one. "It prevents a flame or heat source from getting into the can," Walker said.

Backfire is an explosion of prematurely ignited fuel or unburned exhaust gas in an internal combustion engine. Courtesy Hardin Marine. According to federal regulations (33 CFR 183.505), marine ...

WLTX-TV, Columbia, S.C. Wire mesh will prevent a heat source from getting into the gas can The flame arrestor would cost manufacturers about a nickel to include Consumer Product Safety Commission ...