Product Recall Number: 13-164
Why was 100-pound Propane Cylinders recalled?
Fuel can leak from the thread connection between the cylinder and valve, posing a fire hazard if exposed to an ignition source.
Product Recall Number: 13-164
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2013-04-08
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: 100-pound Propane Cylinders
Description: Fuel can leak from the thread connection between the cylinder and valve on the 100-pound cylinders.
Hazard Description: Fuel can leak from the thread connection between the cylinder and valve, posing a fire hazard if exposed to an ignition source.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair, Replace
Units: About 7,500
Incidents: None reported
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the propane cylinders and call Manchester or go to the firm's website for instructions on having their gas cylinder inspected by a qualified propane equipment dealer and repaired if needed. A list of propane equipment distributors, RV distributors and retail distributors are listed on the firm's website at www.mantank.com on the "Distributors" page.
Sold At: Nationwide at propane dealers and distributors, hardware stores including Ace, True Value and Tractor Supply, welding equipment supply stores, farm and home stores, and equipment rental outlets from January 2012 through March 2013 for between $140 and $170.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed