YSN Imports Recalls Refillable Propane Cylinders Due to Fire, Explosion Hazards
CPSC recall 17186 · announced July 13, 2017 · Ysn Imports Inc., Dba Flame King · 24,000 units affected
The product
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
The hazard
The refillable propane cylinders can leak propane gas, posing fire and explosion hazards.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled propane cylinders and contact YSN Imports for a full refund or replacement propane cylinder. Remedy type: Refund Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received two reports of the connecting valve starting to unscrew from the cylinder. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: 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.
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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.