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Fire / OverheatingJuly 13, 2017CPSC #17186

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

Product
Other Products
Units affected
24,000
Remedy
refund, replacement

What was recalled

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. Brand Size Color Serial Number Range Flame King 14.1 oz. blue 000001 through 004700 Flame King 16.4 oz. green 000001 through 020800 Little Kamper 16 oz. green 000001 through 020800 U-Haul 1 lb. blue 000001 through 004700 U-Haul 1 lb. green 000001 through 020800

Hazard

The refillable propane cylinders can leak propane gas, posing fire and explosion hazards.

Injuries

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

Made 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.

Photos

Flame King 14.1 oz. refillable propane cylinderFlame King 16.4 oz. refillable propane cylinderLocation of serial numberLittle Kamper 16 oz. refillable propane cylinder
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