100-pound Propane Cylinders
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 7,500)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Manchester Tank & Equipment Company, of Elkhart, Ind.
- Reason for Recall:
- Fuel can leak from the thread connection between the cylinder and valve, posing a fire hazard if exposed to an ignition source.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- Fuel can leak from the thread connection between the cylinder and valve, posing a fire hazard if exposed to an ignition source.
- Remedy:
- 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.
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Product Information
Full 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.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 7,500)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 13164