Safety regulator, R4 Technical Center Announce Recall of Propane Cylinders
Recall 00173 · Aug 30, 2000 · R4 Technical Center - North Carolina LLC
4,700
units affected
4,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 00173
- Date
- Aug 30, 2000
- Company
- R4 Technical Center - North Carolina LLC
- Units affected
- 4,700
- Product
- Blue Rhino propane cylinders
- Product type
- Gas/Propane Cans/Cylinders/Tanks/Fuel
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
These propane cylinders have a sleeve over the tank with the writing "Blue Rhino" and a drawing of a blue rhinoceros. The recalled cylinders have either three stars arranged in a triangular shape under the top knob of the valve or the writing "B-75-3" on the side of the valve.
What can happen
These cylinders can have missing or damaged internal seals in the cylinder valves. Propane can leak, posing a risk of fire, explosion and burn injuries.
The fix
Consumers with the recalled valves should check for leaks by following the "Connection Instructions" on the cylinder's label. If the valve is leaking, turn it off immediately, and call the R4 Technical Center to receive a free replacement cylinder.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- R4 Technical Center has not received any reports of injuries.
- Sold at
- Home center, discount department and hardware stores, and gas stations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Florida and Mississippi sold these propane cylinders, from May 2000 through July 2000, for about $40 to $60 for a tank or $13 to $16 for a tank exchange.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled blue rhino propane cylinders?
Consumers with the recalled valves should check for leaks by following the "Connection Instructions" on the cylinder's label. If the valve is leaking, turn it off immediately, and call the R4 Technical Center to receive a free replacement cylinder.
What is the hazard?
These cylinders can have missing or damaged internal seals in the cylinder valves. Propane can leak, posing a risk of fire, explosion and burn injuries.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.