CPSC, R4 Technical Center Announce Recall of Propane Cylinders
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2000-08-30). Hazards: fire, burn, explosion. About 4,700 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 00173 |
| Published | 2000-08-30 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-19 |
| Product category | Gas/Propane Cans/Cylinders/Tanks/Fuel |
| Products | Blue Rhino propane cylinders |
| Firm named in the title | R4 Technical Center |
| Firms | R4 Technical Center - North Carolina LLC, of Hamptonville, N.C. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 4,700 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, explosion |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Home center, discount department and hardware stores, and gas stations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Florida and Mississippi sold these propane cylinders, from May 2000 through July 2000, for about $40 to $60 for a tank or $13 to $16 for a tank exchange. |
Description
These propane cylinders have a sleeve over the tank with the writing "Blue Rhino" and a drawing of a blue rhinoceros. The recalled cylinders have either three stars arranged in a triangular shape under the top knob of the valve or the writing "B-75-3" on the side of the valve.
Hazard
These cylinders can have missing or damaged internal seals in the cylinder valves. Propane can leak, posing a risk of fire, explosion and burn injuries.
Remedy
Consumers with the recalled valves should check for leaks by following the "Connection Instructions" on the cylinder's label. If the valve is leaking, turn it off immediately, and call the R4 Technical Center to receive a free replacement cylinder.
Incidents and injuries
R4 Technical Center has not received any reports of injuries.
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