YSN Imports Recalls Refillable Propane Cylinders Due to Fire, Explosion Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-07-13). Hazards: fire, explosion. About 24,000 units in the US and 1,100 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17186 |
| Published | 2017-07-13 |
| Last updated | 2017-07-13 |
| Products | Refillable propane cylinders |
| Firm named in the title | YSN Imports |
| Firms | YSN Imports Inc., DBA Flame King, of Gardena, Calif. (importer); YSN Imports Inc., DBA Flame King, of Gardena, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Thailand |
| Units (US) | 24,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 1,100 |
| Hazard classes | fire, explosion |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Ace Hardware, Home Depot, Kamps, Propane Depot, U-Haul and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites from November 2013 through September 2016 for between $10 and $15. |
Description
This recall involves Flame King, Little Kamper and U-Haul refillable propane cylinders used with outdoor appliances. The serial numbers are printed on the foot ring of the cylinder. The brand logo and size is printed on the front of the cylinder. Brand Size Color Serial Number Range Flame King 14.1 oz. blue 000001 through 004700 Flame King 16.4 oz. green 000001 through 020800 Little Kamper 16 oz. green 000001 through 020800 U-Haul 1 lb. blue 000001 through 004700 U-Haul 1 lb. green 000001 through 020800
Hazard
The refillable propane cylinders can leak propane gas, posing fire and explosion hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled propane cylinders and contact YSN Imports for a full refund or replacement propane cylinder.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received two reports of the connecting valve starting to unscrew from the cylinder. No injuries have been reported.
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