Keyera Energy Recalls to Inspect Propane Gas Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards

Active Recall Announced June 5, 2018 CPSC #18172

Quick answer

Keyera Energy Recalls to Inspect Propane Gas Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards is CPSC recall #18172, announced on June 5, 2018. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves under-odorized propane (LP) gas delivered to consumers for use in storage tanks or sold at retail locations in portable refillable cylinders (for use in recreational vehicles, barbeques, stoves and other appliances). The LP gas was also sold to businesses for commercial and industrial use. Keyera Energy Inc. does not sell propane directly to any retailers or consumers, but supplies propane to distributors that sell directly to retailers and consumers. The remedy is consumers should not attempt to test the propane themselves. instead, consumers who have propane delivered to storage tanks should immediately contact the retailer, supplier or keyera energy to arrange for a free inspection. if the inspection confirms that the propane contains insufficient odorant, keyera energy will arrange for additional odorization or a replacement of the under-odorized propane. consumers should have carbon monoxide alarms in homes or other buildings that utilize propane 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 call their gas supplier. do not light a match, turn on a light or switch on anything electrical.. Affected brands: Keyera Energy Inc., Distributed in Texas and Louisiana by various companies and sold by retailers between February 2018 and April 2018..

Hazard

This recall involves under-odorized propane (LP) gas delivered to consumers for use in storage tanks or sold at retail locations in portable refillable cylinders (for use in recreational vehicles, barbeques, stoves and other appliances). The LP gas was also sold to businesses for commercial and industrial use. Keyera Energy Inc. does not sell propane directly to any retailers or consumers, but supplies propane to distributors that sell directly to retailers and consumers.

Affected products

Propane (LP) gas

Recalled brands

Keyera Energy Inc., Distributed in Texas and Louisiana by various companies and sold by retailers between February 2018 and April 2018.

Remedy

Consumers should not attempt to test the propane themselves. Instead, consumers who have propane delivered to storage tanks should immediately contact the retailer, supplier or Keyera Energy to arrange for a free inspection. If the inspection confirms that the propane contains insufficient odorant, Keyera Energy will arrange for additional odorization or a replacement of the under-odorized propane. Consumers should have carbon monoxide alarms in homes or other buildings that utilize propane 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 call their gas supplier. Do not light a match, turn on a light or switch on anything electrical.

Recall date

June 5, 2018

Categories

Propane (LP) gas

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #18172?

CPSC recall #18172 covers Keyera Energy Recalls to Inspect Propane Gas Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on June 5, 2018. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves under-odorized propane (LP) gas delivered to consumers for use in storage tanks or sold at retail locations in portable refillable cylinders (for use in recreational vehicles, barbeques, stoves and other appliances). The LP gas was also sold to businesses for commercial and industrial use. Keyera Energy Inc. does not sell propane directly to any retailers or consumers, but supplies propane to distributors that sell directly to retailers and consumers.

What is the remedy for recall #18172?

The CPSC remedy for recall #18172 is consumers should not attempt to test the propane themselves. instead, consumers who have propane delivered to storage tanks should immediately contact the retailer, supplier or keyera energy to arrange for a free inspection. if the inspection confirms that the propane contains insufficient odorant, keyera energy will arrange for additional odorization or a replacement of the under-odorized propane. consumers should have carbon monoxide alarms in homes or other buildings that utilize propane 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 call their gas supplier. 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 Keyera Energy Recalls to Inspect Propane Gas Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards 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/2018/Keyera-Energy-Recalls-to-Inspect-Propane-Gas-Due-to-Fire-and-Explosion-Hazards. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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