Refillable propane cylinders
CPSC Recall #17-186 — July 13, 2017
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 17-186 |
| Recall Date | July 13, 2017 |
| Remedy Type | Refund, Replace |
| Units Affected | About 24,000 (in addition, 1,100 were sold in Canada) |
| Importer | YSN Imports Inc., DBA Flame King, of Gardena, Calif. |
| Manufactured In | Thailand |
Where It Was Sold
| 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. |
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 Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled propane cylinders and contact YSN Imports for a full refund or replacement propane cylinder.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund, Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund, Replace) at no cost to you.
If the product caused a fire or burn injury, document the incident with photos and preserve the product if it is safe to do so. Report the incident to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov and to your local fire department. Contact the manufacturer to inform them of the incident — they are required to track and report injuries to CPSC. You may also want to consult a personal injury attorney, as fire and burn injuries caused by defective products can be grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.