Fuel Cylinders Recalled
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
Product Description & Identification
October 26, 1978 Release # 78-088 Fuel Cylinders Recalled WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 26) -- Cleanweld Products, Los Angeles, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), today announced a voluntary recall of all its yellow CleanBurn Fuel Cylinders, model CB-1000, manufactured from June 1977 to April 1978. A separation at the point where the threaded connector meets the cylinder may cause a fuel leak, resulting in possible ignition and burns to the user. Fuel leakage could also de-pressurize the cylinder quickly enough to propel it. The cylinders are used to fuel portable torches. They were sold as part of the "Whirlwind Torch Kit" (PR-3600) or separately. They cost about $4.75, and were distributed nationwide. Only the yellow cylinders are being recalled. Consumers should stop use and return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Anyone who wants additional information should contact Cleanweld Products, 4000 Medf ord Ave., Los Angeles, Calif. 90063 (toll-free 800/421-6253). Model numbers can be verified by contacting CPSC's toll-free hotline at 800/638-2772
Affected Products
Whirlwind Torch Kit CleanBurn Fuel Cylinders
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/1978/Fuel-Cylinders-Recalled |
| Title | Fuel Cylinders Recalled |
| Hazards › Name | Fire & Fire-Related Burn |
| Products › Name | Whirlwind Torch Kit CleanBurn Fuel Cylinders |
| Products › Type | Gas/Propane Cans/Cylinders/Tanks/Fuel |
| Products › Category I D | 1970 |
| Recall I D | 3951 |
| Recall Date | 1978-10-26T00:00:00 |
| Description | October 26, 1978 Release # 78-088 Fuel Cylinders Recalled WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 26) -- Cleanweld Products, Los Angeles, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), today announced a voluntary recall of all its yellow CleanBurn Fuel Cylinders, model CB-1000, manufactured from June 1977 to April 1978. A separation at the point where the threaded connector meets the cylinder may cause a fuel leak, resulting in possible ignition and burns to the user. Fuel leakage could also de-pressurize the cylinder quickly enough to propel it. The cylinders are used to fuel portable torches. They were sold as part of the "Whirlwind Torch Kit" (PR-3600) or separately. They cost about $4.75, and were distributed nationwide. Only the yellow cylinders are being recalled. Consumers should stop use and return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Anyone who wants additional information should contact Cleanweld Products, 4000 Medf ord Ave., Los Angeles, Calif. 90063 (toll-free 800/421-6253). Model numbers can be verified by contacting CPSC's toll-free hotline at 800/638-2772 |
| Recall Number | 78088 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Cleanweld Products |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-11-21T00:00:00 |