Product Recall Number: 17-186
Why was Refillable propane cylinders recalled?
The refillable propane cylinders can leak propane gas, posing fire and explosion hazards.
Product Recall Number: 17-186
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2017-07-13
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Refillable propane cylinders
Description: This recall involves Flame King, Little Kamper and U-Haul refillable propane cylinders used with outdoor appliances. The serial numbers are printed on the foot ring of the cylinder. The brand logo and size is printed on the front of the cylinder. Brand Size Color Serial Number Range Flame King 14.1 oz. blue 000001 through 004700 Flame King 16.4 oz. green 000001 through 020800 Little Kamper 16 oz. green 000001 through 020800 U-Haul 1 lb. blue 000001 through 004700 U-Haul 1 lb. green 000001 through 020800
Hazard Description: The refillable propane cylinders can leak propane gas, posing fire and explosion hazards.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund, Replace
Units: About 24,000 (in addition, 1,100 were sold in Canada)
Incidents: The firm has received two reports of the connecting valve starting to unscrew from the cylinder. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled propane cylinders and contact YSN Imports for a full refund or replacement propane cylinder.
Sold At: Ace Hardware, Home Depot, Kamps, Propane Depot, U-Haul and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites from November 2013 through September 2016 for between $10 and $15.
Importers: YSN Imports Inc., DBA Flame King, of Gardena, Calif.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: YSN Imports Inc., DBA Flame King, of Gardena, Calif.
Manufactured In: Thailand
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed