YSN Imports Recalls Refillable Propane Cylinders Due to Fire, Explosion Hazards
Recall 17186 · Jul 13, 2017 · YSN Imports
24,000
units affected
24,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17186
- Date
- Jul 13, 2017
- Company
- YSN Imports
- Units affected
- 24,000
- Product
- Refillable propane cylinders
- Remedy
- Refund, Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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
What can happen
The refillable propane cylinders can leak propane gas, posing fire and explosion hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled propane cylinders and contact YSN Imports for a full refund or replacement propane cylinder.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received two reports of the connecting valve starting to unscrew from the cylinder. No injuries have been reported.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled refillable propane cylinders?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled propane cylinders and contact YSN Imports for a full refund or replacement propane cylinder.
What is the hazard?
The refillable propane cylinders can leak propane gas, posing fire and explosion hazards.
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.