Manchester Tank & Equipment Company Recalls Propane Cylinders Due to Fire Hazard
Recall Overview
| Recall Date | |
|---|---|
| Product | 100-pound Propane Cylinders |
| Units | About 7,500 |
| Hazards | Fuel can leak from the thread connection between the cylinder and valve, posing a fire hazard if exposed to an ignition source. |
| Remedies | 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. |
| Manufacturers | Manchester Tank & Equipment Company, of Elkhart, Ind. |
Details
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.
Consumer Contact
Manchester Tank and Equipment Co. at (800) 640-6327 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.mantank.com and click on the “News” page for more information.
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