Fuel Additive Maker Says Flame-Jetting Safety Rule is Overbroad

Auto-Mark Inc., which does business as Sea Foam, says US product regulators’ interpretation of a federal law meant to prevent injuries from flame jetting unlawfully includes fuel additive products.

Contrary to the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission “interpreted the Act to cover fuel additives, and has announced that it is requiring flame mitigation devices to be placed on all fuel additive containers manufactured after July 12, 2025,” the complaint filed Monday in the US District Court for the District of Minnesota said.

The PFCSA directed the agency to create a rule or voluntary standard ...