CPSCGeneral Alert
YSN Imports Recalls Refillable Propane Cylinders Due to Fire, Explosion Hazards
Published: July 13, 2017Recall ID: 17186Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The refillable propane cylinders can leak propane gas, posing fire and explosion hazards.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Flame King, Little Kamper and U-Haul refillable propane cylinders used with outdoor appliances. The serial numbers are printed on the foot ring of the cylinder. The brand logo and size is printed on the front of the cylinder. Brand Size Color Serial Number Range Flame King 14.1 oz. blue 000001 through 004700 Flame King 16.4 oz. green 000001 through 020800 Little Kamper 16 oz. green 000001 through 020800 U-Haul 1 lb. blue 000001 through 004700 U-Haul 1 lb. green 000001 through 020800
Affected Products
Refillable propane cylinders
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/YSN-Imports-Recalls-Refillable-Propane-Cylinders |
| Title | YSN Imports Recalls Refillable Propane Cylinders Due to Fire, Explosion Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/blue cylinder.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Flame King 14.1 oz. refillable propane cylinder |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/green cylinder.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Flame King 16.4 oz. refillable propane cylinder |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/location of serial number.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Location of serial number |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Little Kamper.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Little Kamper 16 oz. refillable propane cylinder |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/U-Haul.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | U-Haul 1 lb. refillable propane cylinders |
| Hazards › Name | The refillable propane cylinders can leak propane gas, posing fire and explosion hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received two reports of the connecting valve starting to unscrew from the cylinder. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Refillable propane cylinders |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 24,000 (in addition, 1,100 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 8093 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled propane cylinders and contact YSN Imports for a full refund or replacement propane cylinder. |
| Importers › Name | YSN Imports Inc., DBA Flame King, of Gardena, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Ace Hardware, Home Depot, Kamps, Propane Depot, U-Haul and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites from November 2013 through September 2016 for between $10 and $15. |
| Recall Date | 2017-07-13T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Flame King, Little Kamper and U-Haul refillable propane cylinders used with outdoor appliances. The serial numbers are printed on the foot ring of the cylinder. The brand logo and size is printed on the front of the cylinder. Brand Size Color Serial Number Range Flame King 14.1 oz. blue 000001 through 004700 Flame King 16.4 oz. green 000001 through 020800 Little Kamper 16 oz. green 000001 through 020800 U-Haul 1 lb. blue 000001 through 004700 U-Haul 1 lb. green 000001 through 020800 |
| Distributors › Name | YSN Imports Inc., DBA Flame King, of Gardena, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 17186 |
| Remedy Options › 1 › Option | Refund |
| Remedy Options › 2 › Option | Replace |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2017/63928r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | YSN Imports toll-free at 855-215-4970 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at flameking7685@stericycle.com or online at www.flameking.com and click on "Recall Information" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2017-07-13T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Thailand |