CPSC2013-04-09
Manchester Tank & Equipment Company Recalls Propane Cylinders Due to Fire Hazard
Manchester Tank & Equipment Company, of Elkhart, Ind.
Hazard
Fuel can leak from the thread connection between the cylinder and valve, posing a fire hazard if exposed to an ignition source.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the propane cylinders and call Manchester or go to the firm's website for instructions on having their gas cylinder inspected by a qualified propane equipment dealer and repaired if needed. A list of propane equipment distributors, RV distributors and retail distributors are listed on the firm's website at www.mantank.com on the "Distributors" page.
Sold at
Nationwide at propane dealers and distributors, hardware stores including Ace, True Value and Tractor Supply, welding equipment supply stores, farm and home stores, and equipment rental outlets from January 2012 through March 2013 for between $140 and $170.
Affected count
About 7,500
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Replace
Products
100-pound Propane Cylinders
Consumer contact
Manchester Tank and Equipment Co. at (800) 640-6327 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.mantank.com and click on the "News" page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Manchester-Tank-And-Equipment-Company-Recalls-Propane-CylindersDon't want to check this manually?
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