Propane Tank Recall

[Katjo]

Check your tanks! 
 

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/EVAS-20-lb-Propane-Exchange-Tanks-Recalled-by-Worthington-Enterprises-Due-to-Fire-Hazard

[Geronimo John]

 

The tanks are only ones that were used in the propane exchange program.  If our tanks in our trailers have not been exchanged, this is a non issue.

Below if from the CPC.

GJ

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Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves EVAS 20 lb. propane exchange cylinders with model number EVAS – M0859, a serial number beginning with a “W,” and a date code of either “06-23” or “07-23.”  The model number, serial number, and date code are stamped on the collar of the cylinder. While the cylinders were initially sold with an AmeriGas label, consumers could have exchanged these cylinders with other propane distributors who would have then placed their own branded sleeve/label on them.

Remedy:

Consumers should stop using the recalled EVAS 20 lb. propane cylinders immediately, close the top valve completely and return them to any AmeriGas Propane Exchange retail location for a free replacement. Consumers can find exchange retail locations at https://www.amerigas.com/locations/find-propane. Worthington advises consumers to close the valve on top of the cylinder completely when returning them.

[SeaDawg]

This link provides a better description,  and better photo of what to look for. 

Highly unlikely anyone in our group is affected, with such limited numbers,  but definitely worth a quick check. Recall involves 490 tanks, manufactured within specific dates.

https://www.amerigas.com/recall

[SeaDawg]

And, they're apparently only a hazard of left "on" after use. So, if you turn your tank off in storage,as most prudent folks do,  no panic run to the snowy storage unit necessary. 

[Steph and Dud B]

Doesn't really sound particularly dangerous: "The potential defect we identified is part of the propane tank/cylinder valve assembly that could result in a leak after disconnection from the grill- but only if you forget to close the barbeque tank/cylinder valve." (Emphasis mine.) I always make sure a tank is off before disconnecting the hose.

[Katjo]

2 hours ago, SeaDawg said:

This link provides a better description,  and better photo of what to look for. 

Highly unlikely anyone in our group is affected, with such limited numbers,  but definitely worth a quick check. Recall involves 490 tanks, manufactured within specific dates.

https://www.amerigas.com/recall

Better safe than sorry for sure.
 Definitely worth a check.