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Product Recall
Aux Sable Liquid Products Recalls to Inspect Propane Gas; Can Pose Fire and Burn Hazards
Propane (LP) Gas sold in portable cylinders and delivered to storage tanks
Recall Date: January 20th, 2011
Type: Propane or LP or Butane Gas Tanks and Fittings
Units: About 700 rail cars
Hazards: Some of this propane does not have sufficient levels of the odorant that is added to propane to help alert consumers to a gas leak. Failure to detect leaking gas can present fire, explosion and thermal burn hazards to consumers.
Remedies: Replace
Consumers in the affected states whose most recent propane gas purchase or delivery was between February 25, 2010 and September 30, 2010 should immediately contact Aux Sable to arrange for a free inspection. If there is insufficient odorant, additional odorized propane or a replacement portable propane cylinder will be provided free of charge.
Description
This recall involves odorized propane gas delivered for storage tanks or sold in portable cylinders between February 25, 2010 and September 30, 2010. If the storage tank has been refilled or if the consumer has received additional propane since September 30, 2010, such propane is not included in this recall.
Consumer Contact:
For additional information, contact Aux Sable toll-free at (866) 473-7612 any time or visit the propane alert website at www.PropaneGasAlert.com State fire officials in some of the impacted states already issued notice to users in limited areas. NOTE: Consumers should not attempt to test the propane gas themselves. In addition, if you smell even a faint odor of gas and suspect a gas leak: - Leave the house immediately. - Do not use your phone; Call your gas supplier or dial 911 for assistance from a neighbor's house. - Do not light a match. - Do not turn on a light. - Do not switch on anything electrical.Injuries:
None reported.
Manufacturers:
Aux Sable Liquid Products, of Morris, Ill.
Retailers:
Propane retailers in the following states: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont and Virginia from February 25, 2010 through September 30, 2010.
