Product Recall Number: 24-124
Why was EVAS 20 lb. propane exchange cylinders recalled?
The recalled propane exchange cylinders could leak gas, posing a fire hazard.
Product Recall Number: 24-124
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2024-02-22
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: EVAS 20 lb. propane exchange cylinders
Description: This recall involves EVAS 20 lb. propane exchange cylinders with model number EVAS – M0859, a serial number beginning with a “W,” and a date code of either “06-23” or “07-23.” The model number, serial number, and date code are stamped on the collar of the cylinder. While the cylinders were initially sold with an AmeriGas label, consumers could have exchanged these cylinders with other propane distributors who would have then placed their own branded sleeve/label on them.
Hazard Description: The recalled propane exchange cylinders could leak gas, posing a fire hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 146,160
Incidents: None reported
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled EVAS 20 lb. propane cylinders immediately, close the top valve completely and return them to any AmeriGas Propane Exchange retail location for a free replacement. Consumers can find exchange retail locations at https://www.amerigas.com/locations/find-propane. Worthington advises consumers to close the valve on top of the cylinder completely when returning them.
Sold At: AmeriGas’ propane cylinder exchange suppliers in New Hampshire and Eastern Massachusetts (Boston Metropolitan) area from July 2023 through August 2023, or from a propane cylinder exchange supplier thereafter, for between $20 and $80.
Importers: Worthington Enterprises, of Columbus, Ohio
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: AmeriGas, of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Manufactured In: Turkey
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed