Propane Storage Tanks Recalled By American Welding & Tank Due to Risk of Gas Leak; Can Pose Fire and Burn Hazard

Active Recall Announced July 11, 2008 CPSC #08594

Quick answer

Propane Storage Tanks Recalled By American Welding & Tank Due to Risk of Gas Leak; Can Pose Fire and Burn Hazard is CPSC recall #08594, announced on July 11, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall includes 120-gallon to 1,000-gallon underground propane storage tanks which were previously converted from above-ground to underground storage tanks in the period of January 2005 through April 2008. The remedy is necessary repairs will be performed at the tank by the retail propane company. known retail propane companies that sold the recalled tanks have been notified directly of the recall and will contact consumers directly.. Affected brand: American Welding & Tank LLC.

Hazard

The recall includes 120-gallon to 1,000-gallon underground propane storage tanks which were previously converted from above-ground to underground storage tanks in the period of January 2005 through April 2008.

Affected products

Conversion Underground Propane Storage Tanks

Recalled brands

American Welding & Tank LLC

Remedy

Necessary repairs will be performed at the tank by the retail propane company. Known retail propane companies that sold the recalled tanks have been notified directly of the recall and will contact consumers directly.

Recall date

July 11, 2008

Categories

Gas/Propane Cans/Cylinders/Tanks/Fuel

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #08594?

CPSC recall #08594 covers Propane Storage Tanks Recalled By American Welding & Tank Due to Risk of Gas Leak; Can Pose Fire and Burn Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on July 11, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall includes 120-gallon to 1,000-gallon underground propane storage tanks which were previously converted from above-ground to underground storage tanks in the period of January 2005 through April 2008.

What is the remedy for recall #08594?

The CPSC remedy for recall #08594 is necessary repairs will be performed at the tank by the retail propane company. known retail propane companies that sold the recalled tanks have been notified directly of the recall and will contact consumers directly.. 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 Propane Storage Tanks Recalled By American Welding & Tank Due to Risk of Gas Leak; Can Pose Fire and Burn Hazard 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/2008/Propane-Storage-Tanks-Recalled-By-American-Welding--Tank-Due-to-Risk-of-Gas-Leak-Can-Pose-Fire-and-Burn-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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