Manchester recalls 100-pound propane cylinders made Jan-Sep 2012 due to fire risk from fuel leaks. Stop using and get inspected by a qualified dealer.
Fuel can leak from the thread connection between the cylinder and valve, posing a fire hazard if exposed to an ignition source.
Manchester is recalling 100-pound propane cylinders made between January and September 2012 because fuel can leak from the cylinder valve connection. If exposed to an ignition source, this leak could cause a fire. Affected customers should stop using the cylinders and get them inspected by a qualified propane dealer.
Fuel can leak from the thread connection between the cylinder and valve. If this leak is exposed to an ignition source like a spark or flame, it could cause a fire.
Owners of 100-pound propane cylinders with a water capacity of WC238# made between January and September 2012 are affected. RV users and those with propane equipment are most at risk.
Look for cylinders with the water capacity "WC238#" printed on the collar. The date of manufacture is printed as "6 * 12" for June 2012. Cylinders with a green dot on the hand-wheel are not recalled.
Immediately stop using the recalled propane cylinders to prevent potential fire hazards.
Contact Manchester or visit www.mantank.com to find a qualified propane equipment dealer for inspection and repair.
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.
No, only cylinders with water capacity "WC238#" made between January and September 2012 are recalled. Cylinders with a green dot on the hand-wheel are not included.
Check the collar for the water capacity "WC238#" and the date of manufacture printed as "MM * YY" (e.g., "6 * 12" for June 2012).
The recall requires inspection and repair by a qualified dealer, not replacement.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Manchester to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1353 — Manchester 100-pound Propane Cylinders Hello, I own a 100-pound Propane Cylinders that is covered by recall 1353 from Manchester. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
