CPSC, AmeriGas Propane L.P. Announce Recall of Propane Cylinders
USCPSC, AmeriGas Propane L.P. Announce Recall of Propane Cylinders
Recalling Firm: AmeriGas Propane L.P., of Valley Forge, Pa.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Of these cylinders, about 10 could be overfilled, which can cause them to release flammable propane gas unexpectedly, posing a risk of fires and explosions.
Product Description & Identification
An AmeriGas "Prefilled Propane Xchange" or "PPX"® gas grill cylinder is white, and at the time of purchase, had a shrink-wrapped sleeve around it with the names "AmeriGas" and "PPX" on it. After investigating the source of the overfilled cylinders, AmeriGas determined the only AmeriGas office which delivered possibly overfilled cylinders to retail stores was its Trenton, Mich., office. No other AmeriGas location released overfilled cylinders to retailers or customers.
Affected Products
AmeriGas propane cylinders
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2000/CPSC-AmeriGas-Propane-LP-Announce-Recall-of-Propane-Cylinders |
| Title | CPSC, AmeriGas Propane L.P. Announce Recall of Propane Cylinders |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Amerigas.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled AmeriGas propane cylinder |
| Hazards › Name | Of these cylinders, about 10 could be overfilled, which can cause them to release flammable propane gas unexpectedly, posing a risk of fires and explosions. |
| Injuries › Name | On July 19, 2000, some of the overfilled cylinders vented propane and ignited, causing an explosion at the AmeriGas plant in Willoughby, Ohio. One worker suffered minor burns. No consumer injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | AmeriGas propane cylinders |
| Products › Type | Gas/Propane Cans/Cylinders/Tanks/Fuel |
| Products › Category I D | 1970 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 100 |
| Recall I D | 1948 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers who purchased or exchanged one of these AmeriGas barbecue propane cylinders should not use their gas grills or other appliances, and should not disconnect or transport the cylinder. Consumers should call the AmeriGas for instructions on getting their gas cylinder inspected and replaced, if needed. |
| Retailers › Name | Home Depots and Meijer's stores in the Detroit, Mich., area sold or exchanged these propane cylinders on July 17 through July 19. The cylinders sold for between $44 and $48 and cost between $13 and $14 for an exchange. |
| Recall Date | 2000-07-28T00:00:00 |
| Description | An AmeriGas "Prefilled Propane Xchange" or "PPX"® gas grill cylinder is white, and at the time of purchase, had a shrink-wrapped sleeve around it with the names "AmeriGas" and "PPX" on it. After investigating the source of the overfilled cylinders, AmeriGas determined the only AmeriGas office which delivered possibly overfilled cylinders to retail stores was its Trenton, Mich., office. No other AmeriGas location released overfilled cylinders to retailers or customers. |
| Recall Number | 00152 |
| Manufacturers › Name | AmeriGas Propane L.P., of Valley Forge, Pa. |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers may call the AmeriGas toll-free hotline at (888) 428-9779 anytime. |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-08-04T00:00:00 |
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