Crescent Point Energy Recalls To Inspect Propane Gas Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

Active Recall Announced February 12, 2016 CPSC #16101

Quick answer

Crescent Point Energy Recalls To Inspect Propane Gas Due to Fire and Burn Hazard is CPSC recall #16101, announced on February 12, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves under-odorized propane gas (LP) delivered to consumers for use in storage tanks or sold at retail locations for use in portable refillable tanks (for use in recreational vehicles, barbeques, stoves and other appliances). LP was also sold to businesses for commercial and industrial use. The remedy is consumers should not attempt to test the propane themselves. instead, they should immediately contact the retailer, supplier or crescent point energy hotline to arrange for an inspection. if inspection confirms that the propane contains insufficient odorant, crescent point energy will either promptly arrange for appropriate odorization or provide a replacement portable tank. consumers should have carbon monoxide alarms in homes or other buildings that utilize gas. if consumers do smell even a faint odor of gas or a gas leak, they should immediately leave the building and call 911 or their gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. do not light a match, turn on a light or switch on anything electrical.. Affected brands: Crescent Point Energy Corp., Distributed in Arizona, Idaho, Kentucky, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, Wisconsin and Utah, delivered by various companies and sold by retailers between April 2009 and October 2015..

Hazard

This recall involves under-odorized propane gas (LP) delivered to consumers for use in storage tanks or sold at retail locations for use in portable refillable tanks (for use in recreational vehicles, barbeques, stoves and other appliances). LP was also sold to businesses for commercial and industrial use.

Affected products

Propane (LP) Gas

Recalled brands

Crescent Point Energy Corp., Distributed in Arizona, Idaho, Kentucky, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, Wisconsin and Utah, delivered by various companies and sold by retailers between April 2009 and October 2015.

Remedy

Consumers should not attempt to test the propane themselves. Instead, they should immediately contact the retailer, supplier or Crescent Point Energy hotline to arrange for an inspection. If inspection confirms that the propane contains insufficient odorant, Crescent Point Energy will either promptly arrange for appropriate odorization or provide a replacement portable tank. Consumers should have carbon monoxide alarms in homes or other buildings that utilize gas. If consumers do smell even a faint odor of gas or a gas leak, they should immediately leave the building and call 911 or their gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Do not light a match, turn on a light or switch on anything electrical.

Recall date

February 12, 2016

Categories

Propane

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #16101?

CPSC recall #16101 covers Crescent Point Energy Recalls To Inspect Propane Gas Due to Fire and Burn Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on February 12, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves under-odorized propane gas (LP) delivered to consumers for use in storage tanks or sold at retail locations for use in portable refillable tanks (for use in recreational vehicles, barbeques, stoves and other appliances). LP was also sold to businesses for commercial and industrial use.

What is the remedy for recall #16101?

The CPSC remedy for recall #16101 is consumers should not attempt to test the propane themselves. instead, they should immediately contact the retailer, supplier or crescent point energy hotline to arrange for an inspection. if inspection confirms that the propane contains insufficient odorant, crescent point energy will either promptly arrange for appropriate odorization or provide a replacement portable tank. consumers should have carbon monoxide alarms in homes or other buildings that utilize gas. if consumers do smell even a faint odor of gas or a gas leak, they should immediately leave the building and call 911 or their gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. do not light a match, turn on a light or switch on anything electrical.. 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 Crescent Point Energy Recalls To Inspect Propane Gas Due to 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/2016/Crescent-Point-Energy-Recalls-To-Inspect-Propane-Gas. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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