CPSC, AmeriGas Propane L.P. Announce Another Recall of Propane Cylinders

Active Recall Announced February 21, 2001 CPSC #01089

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CPSC, AmeriGas Propane L.P. Announce Another Recall of Propane Cylinders is CPSC recall #01089, announced on February 21, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: These 20-pound AmeriGas propane cylinders are white, and at the time of purchase, had a red, white and blue shrink-wrapped sleeve around them with the names "AmeriGas," "Prefilled Propane Xchange" and "PPX(r)" on them. Cylinders bearing a blue ink six-digit code just below the collar beginning with the letter X and ending with the number 7 are not included in this recall. As a reminder to all consumers, propane cylinders should not be stored or used indoors or in confined spaces. If you see, hear or smell leaking propane, immediately move far away from the cylinder and call the fire department from another location. The remedy is consumers who purchased or exchanged one of these amerigas propane cylinders should not use their propane appliances, and should not disconnect or transport the cylinder. consumers should contact amerigas for instructions on getting their gas cylinder inspected, and replaced if needed. an amerigas representative will contact the consumers to arrange for a cylinder inspection and exchange it for a properly filled tank, if necessary.. Affected brand: AmeriGas Propane L.P..

Hazard

These 20-pound AmeriGas propane cylinders are white, and at the time of purchase, had a red, white and blue shrink-wrapped sleeve around them with the names "AmeriGas," "Prefilled Propane Xchange" and "PPX(r)" on them. Cylinders bearing a blue ink six-digit code just below the collar beginning with the letter X and ending with the number 7 are not included in this recall. As a reminder to all consumers, propane cylinders should not be stored or used indoors or in confined spaces. If you see, hear or smell leaking propane, immediately move far away from the cylinder and call the fire department from another location.

Affected products

AmeriGas 20-pound propane cylinders

Recalled brands

AmeriGas Propane L.P.

Remedy

Consumers who purchased or exchanged one of these AmeriGas propane cylinders should not use their propane appliances, and should not disconnect or transport the cylinder. Consumers should contact AmeriGas for instructions on getting their gas cylinder inspected, and replaced if needed. An AmeriGas representative will contact the consumers to arrange for a cylinder inspection and exchange it for a properly filled tank, if necessary.

Recall date

February 21, 2001

Categories

Gas/Propane Cans/Cylinders/Tanks/Fuel

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #01089?

CPSC recall #01089 covers CPSC, AmeriGas Propane L.P. Announce Another Recall of Propane Cylinders, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on February 21, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: These 20-pound AmeriGas propane cylinders are white, and at the time of purchase, had a red, white and blue shrink-wrapped sleeve around them with the names "AmeriGas," "Prefilled Propane Xchange" and "PPX(r)" on them. Cylinders bearing a blue ink six-digit code just below the collar beginning with the letter X and ending with the number 7 are not included in this recall. As a reminder to all consumers, propane cylinders should not be stored or used indoors or in confined spaces. If you see, hear or smell leaking propane, immediately move far away from the cylinder and call the fire department from another location.

What is the remedy for recall #01089?

The CPSC remedy for recall #01089 is consumers who purchased or exchanged one of these amerigas propane cylinders should not use their propane appliances, and should not disconnect or transport the cylinder. consumers should contact amerigas for instructions on getting their gas cylinder inspected, and replaced if needed. an amerigas representative will contact the consumers to arrange for a cylinder inspection and exchange it for a properly filled tank, if necessary.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, AmeriGas Propane L.P. Announce Another Recall of Propane Cylinders on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-AmeriGas-Propane-LP-Announce-Another-Recall-of-Propane-Cylinders. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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