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Looks like gas cans will become hard to find

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mrapkins
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Initially Posted - 07/10/2012 : 05:28:10

Blitz has filed for bankruptcy due to too many lawsuits.

Blitz USA, which manufactures 70 to 75 percent of the portable gas cans sold in the United States, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in November in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Wilmington, Del., because of the litigation. Emerson said the company at that time faced 42 lawsuits.

“The lawsuits have involved adult individuals who have used gasoline to start a fire or accelerate a fire,” she said.

Emerson said the nation could face a severe shortage of the familiar red gas cans as early as this summer if steps are not taken to protect the industry that manufactures them.

“If we continue with the same legal language, a sustained supply-chain shortage could develop,” she said. “If something does not change, you would be crazy to invest in the gasoline-container industry at this time.”

Edited by - mrapkins on 07/10/2012 05:30:14

Joe Diver
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Response Posted - 07/10/2012 : 06:19:08

What we really need are "Personal Responsibility" laws.

Stop people from trying to blame someone or something else for their own stupidity. Take responsibility and ownership of your own dumbass mistakes.

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Dave5041
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Response Posted - 07/10/2012 : 08:16:58

Sorry, but don't I think it's likely to return. Why accept responsibility for your actions and give up the Lawsuit Lotto. That's no way to score big.

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Stinkpotter
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Response Posted - 07/10/2012 : 09:45:21

Now the only ones we'll be able to sue are the milk jug manufacturers. When the rag stuffed in the top gets saturated and drips gas on the pickup bed where it drips through a hole and onto the muffler, creating a giant cloud of explosive fumes, and they... ummm... you know,... it's their fault!

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piseas
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Response Posted - 07/10/2012 : 10:07:35

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Joe Diver
 What we really need are "Personal Responsibility" laws.

Stop people from trying to blame someone or something else for their own stupidity. Take responsibility and ownership of your own dumb-ass mistakes.
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Joe, I totally agree, unless of course there is a known design fault. Along those lines, it burned me up hearing on the news last nite, that passengers on an airlines got mad at the company for their 10hr ordeal due to an uncontrollable passenger. The plane had to land prior to destination then passengers had to take bus to the final destination. The airlines apologized and gave a refund for the flight. Why?, it was not their fault. I just dont get it.
Steve A

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britinusa
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Response Posted - 07/10/2012 : 10:13:45

Porcelain Gas Canisters!

ie. Not made in the USA.

Paul

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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 07/10/2012 : 10:23:21

Thank goodness I stocked up on them while they were still available! I must have a dozen gas cans in my garage, and another two in my dock box. I'm also well-stocked on coolers - probably 8-10. I never have one at the boat when I need one, so I just buy another one.

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redviking
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Response Posted - 07/10/2012 : 12:02:31

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by piseas
 <blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Joe Diver
 What we really need are "Personal Responsibility" laws.

Stop people from trying to blame someone or something else for their own stupidity. Take responsibility and ownership of your own dumb-ass mistakes.
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Joe, I totally agree, unless of course there is a known design fault. Along those lines, it burned me up hearing on the news last nite, that passengers on an airlines got mad at the company for their 10hr ordeal due to an uncontrollable passenger. The plane had to land prior to destination then passengers had to take bus to the final destination. The airlines apologized and gave a refund for the flight. Why?, it was not their fault. I just dont get it.
Steve A
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I guess you don't fly much... The flight should've terminated where originally designated... Maybe the airline did the right thing. After all, the drunk are usually visible before flight. 86 em...

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TakeFive
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Response Posted - 07/10/2012 : 12:12:11

It would appear that they made a horrible decision landing at an airport that they do not normally use. They had no gate, so they sat waiting for hours. The crew went beyond their work time allowed by FAA regs, and they had no backup crew to take over. In retrospect, it would seem that they should have restrained the passenger and flown to the nearest airport where they have a gate. It does not seem like the kind of emergency that required putting down at the nearest airport. But that's just my uninformed view.

Many of those passengers missed connections in FtL, and with the airlines running at near 100% capacity, it could take a long time for them to get onto substitute flights. There are probably a lot of vacations/weddings/family reunions/etc. totally ruined by this 19 hour delay.

Edited by - TakeFive on 07/10/2012 14:43:47

piseas
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Response Posted - 07/10/2012 : 12:15:52

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by redviking
 
I guess you don't fly much... The flight should've terminated where originally designated... Maybe the airline did the right thing. After all, the drunk are usually visible before flight. 86 em...
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I don't but per the story, the passenger went berserk while in flight
and per FAA rules, must land.
Steve A

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Sloop Smitten
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Response Posted - 07/10/2012 : 15:22:09

Great! If people cannot purchase gas cans they will revert to using milk and bleach jugs.

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delliottg
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Response Posted - 07/10/2012 : 16:11:04

Seems like some duct tape would have solved the "uncontrollable" passenger problem long enough to get them somewhere better suited to handle the flight. Or a couple of the seat belt demonstrator belts to keep him in place. Wrap him up in a blanket, strap the belts or duct tape around him, strap him into a chair & carry on. Pretty much what I've heard flight captains recommend if someone goes "terrorist" during a flight. Subdue them with blankets and some willing souls, strap them down, and sit on them if necessary. They think something similar to this took place on Flight 93 over PA.

As far as gas tanks go, I'm glad I finally found one that fits in my fuel locker. I'd also be willing to bet that the makers of higher end tanks will still be manufacturing their cans, you'll just end up paying more for them. Someone or something always shows up to fill a void.

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Voyager
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Response Posted - 07/10/2012 : 18:14:51

I have three Blitz's and plan to buy one or two more if they're still around. I use them all the time.
I'm not worried about the can part, but the cap or spigot portion breaking off in cold weather. I also have several empty metal coleman fuel cans around. They're only a gallon, but they work in a pinch.
Paint thinner jugs work well too... but they're not a Blitz gas can!

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 07/10/2012 : 18:43:38

I have several of the older style red plastic gas cans, must be at least 10 years old by now and still work just fine. So I'll be okay.

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hewebb
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Response Posted - 07/11/2012 : 05:16:07

Somebody ought to be sued for the new design requirements. I carried a can of diesel for my truck driving out west because it has such a small tank. One day I tried to use it. Got more fuel on me and the ground than in the truck. Threw the can away and finally found some old ones to use. They still work great.

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Joe Diver
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Response Posted - 07/11/2012 : 07:25:45

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by delliottg
 Seems like some duct tape would have solved the "uncontrollable" passenger problem .....
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Or a right cross from way down south, to the head just behind the eye and above the ear....

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jebrant
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Response Posted - 07/11/2012 : 08:58:17

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GaryB
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Response Posted - 07/11/2012 : 21:32:58

Only a matter of time before someone spills gas trying to use one of these "New" style cans and it ignites injuring someone. Then there will be a lawsuit because of the injuries.

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rrick
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Response Posted - 07/12/2012 : 19:49:51

Just the other day I saw someone filling a red can in a pickup bed (a no no wrt static). Too bad I was driving, I'd give them a reminder. Then, the niece brings gas over in a kerosene can... I did give'er a mouthful on that. Personal responsibility is a myth, it is our responsibility to speak up.

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