Manchester Tank & Equipment Company Recalls Propane Cylinders Due to Fire Hazard
USManchester Tank & Equipment Company Recalls Propane Cylinders Due to Fire Hazard
Recalling Firm: Manchester Tank & Equipment Company, of Elkhart, Ind.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Fuel can leak from the thread connection between the cylinder and valve, posing a fire hazard if exposed to an ignition source.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled Manchester Tank & Equipment Company cylinders included in the recall were manufactured January through September 2012. The date of manufacture is printed on the collar by month and year, so "6 * 12" represents June 2012. The name Manchester and the water capacity "WC238#" are also pressed into the collar. These gray 100-pound DOT propane cylinders measure about 41" high and about 15" in diameter. Manchester 100-pound propane cylinders with a green dot on the hand-wheel on the top of the cylinder are not included in the recall.
Affected Products
100-pound Propane Cylinders
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Manchester-Tank-And-Equipment-Company-Recalls-Propane-Cylinders |
| Title | Manchester Tank & Equipment Company Recalls Propane Cylinders Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13164.cylinderLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Propane Cylinder |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13164.CollarLarge.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Propane Cylinder collar |
| Hazards › Name | Fuel can leak from the thread connection between the cylinder and valve, posing a fire hazard if exposed to an ignition source. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | 100-pound Propane Cylinders |
| Products › Type | Propane or LP or Butane Gas Tanks and Fittings |
| Products › Category I D | 67722 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 7,500 |
| Recall I D | 1353 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the propane cylinders and call Manchester or go to the firm's website for instructions on having their gas cylinder inspected by a qualified propane equipment dealer and repaired if needed. A list of propane equipment distributors, RV distributors and retail distributors are listed on the firm's website at www.mantank.com on the "Distributors" page. |
| Retailers › Name | Nationwide at propane dealers and distributors, hardware stores including Ace, True Value and Tractor Supply, welding equipment supply stores, farm and home stores, and equipment rental outlets from January 2012 through March 2013 for between $140 and $170. |
| Recall Date | 2013-04-09T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled Manchester Tank & Equipment Company cylinders included in the recall were manufactured January through September 2012. The date of manufacture is printed on the collar by month and year, so "6 * 12" represents June 2012. The name Manchester and the water capacity "WC238#" are also pressed into the collar. These gray 100-pound DOT propane cylinders measure about 41" high and about 15" in diameter. Manchester 100-pound propane cylinders with a green dot on the hand-wheel on the top of the cylinder are not included in the recall. |
| Recall Number | 13164 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Manchester Tank & Equipment Company, of Elkhart, Ind. |
| Remedy Options › 1 › Option | Replace |
| Remedy Options › 2 › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | Manchester Tank and Equipment Co. at (800) 640-6327 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.mantank.com and click on the "News" page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-22T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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