CPSC2008-07-11
Propane Storage Tanks Recalled By American Welding & Tank Due to Risk of Gas Leak; Can Pose Fire and Burn Hazard
American Welding & Tank LLC, of Jesup, Ga.
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.
Sold at
Retail propane dealers in the eastern United States, from January 2005 through April 2008.
Affected count
About 11,000
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Conversion Underground Propane Storage Tanks
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact American Welding & Tank toll-free at (866) 614-0910 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.awtank.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Propane-Storage-Tanks-Recalled-By-American-Welding--Tank-Due-to-Risk-of-Gas-Leak-Can-Pose-Fire-and-Burn-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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