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

U.S. CPSCFireSold on AmazonSold on The Home DepotJul 13, 2017
Flame King 14.1 oz. refillable propane cylinder
Flame King 14.1 oz. refillable propane cylinder
Flame King 16.4 oz. refillable propane cylinder
Flame King 16.4 oz. refillable propane cylinder
Location of serial number
Location of serial number
Little Kamper 16 oz. refillable propane cylinder
Little Kamper 16 oz. refillable propane cylinder
U-Haul 1 lb. refillable propane cylinders
U-Haul 1 lb. refillable propane cylinders

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The refillable propane cylinders can leak propane gas, posing fire and explosion hazards.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled propane cylinders and contact YSN Imports for a full refund or replacement propane cylinder.

Refund, Replace

Incidents & injuries

The firm has received two reports of the connecting valve starting to unscrew from the cylinder. No injuries have been reported.

Product 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

Sold on

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.

Contact the company

YSN Imports toll-free at 855-215-4970 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.flameking.com and click on "Recall Information" for more information.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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