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Gas Cylinders Recalled by Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #12117, announced on February 23, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The cylinders contain propylene gas and are used for soldering, brazing, cutting and welding. They contain 14.1 oz Map-Pro, 14.1 oz Propylene or 16 oz MAPP (Methyl Acetylene Propadiene Stabilized). The cylinders are approximately 3" in diameter and 11" tall and are either yellow or black in color. They were sold alone and in kits that include a torch and a cylinder. The cylinders and torch kits have a variety of labels, including: ACE ASCO BENCHMARK® BERNZOMATIC® CRAFTSMAN® EMC EXPRESS Firepower® GENTEC® GOSS® HOTERY Jones Stephens Corp LENOX® Mag-Torch® MAGNA® Mastercraft® and TURNER® Master Mechanic® MAPP NAPA BERNZOMATIC® PREST-O-LITE® RONA ROTHENBERGER SUPER-EGO SureFire™ TurboTorch® UNIWELD® WORTHINGTON MAPP® GAS WORTHINGTON MAP/Pro™ WORTHINGTON PROPYLENE The remedy is unused cylinders: if the cylinder has never been connected to a torch or other device, do not use cylinder. return cylinder to store where it was purchased for exchange or full refund. partially-used cylinder currently connected to torch or other device:do not disconnect torch or other device. take outdoors and ignite the torch and burn off entire contents* of the cylinder. disconnect the torch from empty cylinder and dispose of empty cylinder per cylinder label instructions or return it to store where it was purchased for exchange or a full refund. partially-used cylinder not connected to a torch or other device now: take cylinder outdoors. leak test top of the cylinder with soapy water. if bubbles develop, attach the torch. ignite the torch and burn off entire contents* of the cylinder. remove the torch from empty cylinder and dispose of empty cylinder per cylinder label instructions or return it to the store where it was purchased for exchange or a full refund. if no bubbles develop, do not use cylinder. return it to the store where it was purchased for exchange or a full refund. *never leave lit torch and cylinder unattended. use torch only in a well-ventilated area.. Affected brand: Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin, LLC.
The cylinders contain propylene gas and are used for soldering, brazing, cutting and welding. They contain 14.1 oz Map-Pro, 14.1 oz Propylene or 16 oz MAPP (Methyl Acetylene Propadiene Stabilized). The cylinders are approximately 3" in diameter and 11" tall and are either yellow or black in color. They were sold alone and in kits that include a torch and a cylinder. The cylinders and torch kits have a variety of labels, including: ACE ASCO BENCHMARK® BERNZOMATIC® CRAFTSMAN® EMC EXPRESS Firepower® GENTEC® GOSS® HOTERY Jones Stephens Corp LENOX® Mag-Torch® MAGNA® Mastercraft® and TURNER® Master Mechanic® MAPP NAPA BERNZOMATIC® PREST-O-LITE® RONA ROTHENBERGER SUPER-EGO SureFire™ TurboTorch® UNIWELD® WORTHINGTON MAPP® GAS WORTHINGTON MAP/Pro™ WORTHINGTON PROPYLENE
Affected products
Map Pro, Propylene and MAPP Gas Cylinders
Recalled brands
Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin, LLC
Remedy
Unused cylinders: If the cylinder has never been connected to a torch or other device, do not use cylinder. Return cylinder to store where it was purchased for exchange or full refund. Partially-used cylinder currently connected to torch or other device:Do not disconnect torch or other device. Take outdoors and ignite the torch and burn off entire contents* of the cylinder. Disconnect the torch from empty cylinder and dispose of empty cylinder per cylinder label instructions or return it to store where it was purchased for exchange or a full refund. Partially-used cylinder NOT connected to a torch or other device now: Take cylinder outdoors. Leak test top of the cylinder with soapy water. If bubbles develop, attach the torch. Ignite the torch and burn off entire contents* of the cylinder. Remove the torch from empty cylinder and dispose of empty cylinder per cylinder label instructions or return it to the store where it was purchased for exchange or a full refund. If no bubbles develop, do not use cylinder. Return it to the store where it was purchased for exchange or a full refund. *NEVER LEAVE LIT TORCH AND CYLINDER UNATTENDED. USE TORCH ONLY IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA.
Recall date
February 23, 2012
CPSC recall #12117 covers Gas Cylinders Recalled by Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on February 23, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The cylinders contain propylene gas and are used for soldering, brazing, cutting and welding. They contain 14.1 oz Map-Pro, 14.1 oz Propylene or 16 oz MAPP (Methyl Acetylene Propadiene Stabilized). The cylinders are approximately 3" in diameter and 11" tall and are either yellow or black in color. They were sold alone and in kits that include a torch and a cylinder. The cylinders and torch kits have a variety of labels, including: ACE ASCO BENCHMARK® BERNZOMATIC® CRAFTSMAN® EMC EXPRESS Firepower® GENTEC® GOSS® HOTERY Jones Stephens Corp LENOX® Mag-Torch® MAGNA® Mastercraft® and TURNER® Master Mechanic® MAPP NAPA BERNZOMATIC® PREST-O-LITE® RONA ROTHENBERGER SUPER-EGO SureFire™ TurboTorch® UNIWELD® WORTHINGTON MAPP® GAS WORTHINGTON MAP/Pro™ WORTHINGTON PROPYLENE
The CPSC remedy for recall #12117 is unused cylinders: if the cylinder has never been connected to a torch or other device, do not use cylinder. return cylinder to store where it was purchased for exchange or full refund. partially-used cylinder currently connected to torch or other device:do not disconnect torch or other device. take outdoors and ignite the torch and burn off entire contents* of the cylinder. disconnect the torch from empty cylinder and dispose of empty cylinder per cylinder label instructions or return it to store where it was purchased for exchange or a full refund. partially-used cylinder not connected to a torch or other device now: take cylinder outdoors. leak test top of the cylinder with soapy water. if bubbles develop, attach the torch. ignite the torch and burn off entire contents* of the cylinder. remove the torch from empty cylinder and dispose of empty cylinder per cylinder label instructions or return it to the store where it was purchased for exchange or a full refund. if no bubbles develop, do not use cylinder. return it to the store where it was purchased for exchange or a full refund. *never leave lit torch and cylinder unattended. use torch only in a well-ventilated area.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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