Thousands of propane tanks recalled due to fire hazard
(WHTM) — Thousands of propane exchange tanks have been recalled by Worthington Enterprises, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Thursday.
According to the commission, the recalled cylinders can leak gas and pose a fire hazard.
The recall affects about 146,160 tanks EVAS 20 lb. propane exchange cylinders. The cylinders have the model number EVAS – M0859, a serial number beginning with a “W,” and a date code of either “06-23” or “07-23” stamped on the collar.
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The recalled cylinders were first sold with an AmeriGas label, though consumers could have exchanged them with other propane distributors who would have placed their own branded sleeve/label on them.
Recalled EVAS 20 lb. propane exchange cylinder (Photo courtesy U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission) Location of model number of recalled EVAS 20 lb. propane exchange cylinder (Photo courtesy U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission) Scan QR Code for propane exchange retail locations (Photo courtesy U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Consumers are being instructed to immediately stop using the recalled propane cylinders, completely close the top valve and return them to any AmeriGas Propane Exchange retail location for a free replacement.
A list of locations can be viewed at https://www.amerigas.com/locations/find-propane.
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According to the commission, there have been no incidents or injuries reported to date. Consumers with questions can contact Worthington at their toll-free number 888-520-1304 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET, via email at propanecylinders@realtimeresults.net, or online.
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