Refillable propane cylinders
CPSC Recall #17-186 — July 13, 2017
Product
Refillable propane cylinders
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. BrandSizeColorSerial Number RangeFlame King14.1 oz.blue000001 through 004700Flame King16.4 oz.green000001 through 020800Little Kamper16 oz.green000001 through 020800U-Haul1 lb.blue000001 through 004700U-Haul1 lb.green000001 through 020800
Hazard
The refillable propane cylinders can leak propane gas, posing fire and explosion hazards.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received two reports of the connecting valve starting to unscrew from the cylinder. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled propane cylinders and contact YSN Imports for a full refund or replacement propane cylinder.
Units Affected
About 24,000 (in addition, 1,100 were sold in Canada)
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.
Importer
YSN Imports Inc., DBA Flame King, of Gardena, Calif.
Manufactured In
Thailand