EVAS 20 lb. Propane Exchange Tanks Recalled by Worthington Enterprises Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2024-02-22). Hazards: fire. Models: M0859. About 146,160 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 24124 |
| Published | 2024-02-22 |
| Last updated | 2024-02-22 |
| Products | EVAS 20-lb. propane exchange cylinders |
| Firm named in the title | Worthington Enterprises |
| Firms | Worthington Enterprises, of Columbus, Ohio (importer); AmeriGas, of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Turkey |
| Units (US) | 146,160 |
| Model numbers | M0859 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | AmeriGas' propane cylinder exchange suppliers in New Hampshire and Eastern Massachusetts (Boston Metropolitan) area from July 2023 through August 2023, or from a propane cylinder exchange supplier thereafter, for between $20 and $80. |
Description
This recall involves EVAS 20-lb. propane exchange cylinders with model number EVAS - M0859, a serial number beginning with a "W," and a date code of either "06-23" or "07-23." The model number, serial number, and date code are stamped on the collar of the cylinder. While the cylinders were initially sold with an AmeriGas label, consumers could have exchanged these cylinders with other propane distributors who would have then placed their own branded sleeve/label on them.
Hazard
The recalled propane exchange cylinders could leak gas, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled EVAS 20-lb. propane cylinders immediately, close the top valve completely and return them to any AmeriGas Propane Exchange retail location for a free replacement. Consumers can find exchange retail locations at https://www.amerigas.com/locations/find-propane. Worthington advises consumers to close the valve on top of the cylinder completely when returning them.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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