CPSC2017-07-13

YSN Imports Recalls Refillable Propane Cylinders Due to Fire, Explosion Hazards

YSN Imports Inc., DBA Flame King, of Gardena, Calif.

Product photos

Flame King 14.1 oz. refillable propane cylinder

Flame King 16.4 oz. refillable propane cylinder

Little Kamper 16 oz. refillable propane cylinder

U-Haul 1 lb. refillable propane cylinders

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.

Sold at

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.

Affected count

About 24,000 (in addition, 1,100 were sold in Canada)

Injuries reported

The firm has received two reports of the connecting valve starting to unscrew from the cylinder. No injuries have been reported.

Manufactured in

Thailand

Remedy type

Refund

Products

Refillable propane cylinders

Consumer contact

YSN Imports toll-free at 855-215-4970 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at flameking7685@stericycle.com or online at www.flameking.com and click on "Recall Information" for more information.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/YSN-Imports-Recalls-Refillable-Propane-Cylinders

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