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YSN Imports Recalls Refillable Propane Cylinders Due to Fire, Explosion Hazards

Name: YSN Imports Recalls Refillable Propane Cylinders Due to Fire, Explosion Hazards
Brand: YSN Imports
SKU: CPSC-17186
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

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

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