CPSC, AmeriGas Propane L.P. Announce Recall of Propane Cylinders
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2000-07-28). Hazards: fire, explosion. About 100 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 00152 |
| Published | 2000-07-28 |
| Last updated | 2000-07-28 |
| Product category | Gas/Propane Cans/Cylinders/Tanks/Fuel |
| Products | AmeriGas propane cylinders |
| Firm named in the title | AmeriGas Propane L.P. |
| Firms | AmeriGas Propane L.P., of Valley Forge, Pa. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 100 |
| Hazard classes | fire, explosion |
| Remedy classes | replace, inspect |
| Sold | Home Depots and Meijer's stores in the Detroit, Mich., area sold or exchanged these propane cylinders on July 17 through July 19. The cylinders sold for between $44 and $48 and cost between $13 and $14 for an exchange. |
Description
An AmeriGas "Prefilled Propane Xchange" or "PPX"® gas grill cylinder is white, and at the time of purchase, had a shrink-wrapped sleeve around it with the names "AmeriGas" and "PPX" on it. After investigating the source of the overfilled cylinders, AmeriGas determined the only AmeriGas office which delivered possibly overfilled cylinders to retail stores was its Trenton, Mich., office. No other AmeriGas location released overfilled cylinders to retailers or customers.
Hazard
Of these cylinders, about 10 could be overfilled, which can cause them to release flammable propane gas unexpectedly, posing a risk of fires and explosions.
Remedy
Consumers who purchased or exchanged one of these AmeriGas barbecue propane cylinders should not use their gas grills or other appliances, and should not disconnect or transport the cylinder. Consumers should call the AmeriGas for instructions on getting their gas cylinder inspected and replaced, if needed.
Incidents and injuries
On July 19, 2000, some of the overfilled cylinders vented propane and ignited, causing an explosion at the AmeriGas plant in Willoughby, Ohio. One worker suffered minor burns. No consumer injuries have been reported.
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