Propane Storage Tanks Recalled By American Welding & Tank Due to Risk of Gas Leak; Can Pose Fire and Burn Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-07-11). Hazards: fire, burn. About 11,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08594 |
| Published | 2008-07-11 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Gas/Propane Cans/Cylinders/Tanks/Fuel |
| Products | Conversion Underground Propane Storage Tanks |
| Firms | American Welding & Tank LLC, of Jesup, Ga. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 11,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair |
| Sold | Retail propane dealers in the eastern United States, from January 2005 through April 2008. |
Description
The recall includes 120-gallon to 1,000-gallon underground propane storage tanks which were previously converted from above-ground to underground storage tanks in the period of January 2005 through April 2008.
Hazard
An odorant is added to propane to help alert customers to propane leaks, but rust inside a propane tank can cause the odor to fade. Some converted above-ground to underground tanks can have an increased susceptibility to odor fade, causing consumers to be unable to detect the odor of propane in the event of a gas leak. This can pose a fire and burn hazard to consumers, if there is a leak in the propane gas system.
Remedy
Necessary repairs will be performed at the tank by the retail propane company. Known retail propane companies that sold the recalled tanks have been notified directly of the recall and will contact consumers directly.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received a report in which two individuals sustained first and second degree burn injuries, as they were attempting to ignite an outside fireplace.
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