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

Flame King 14.1 oz. refillable propane cylinder

Refillable propane cylinders

Recall Date: July 13th, 2017
Units: About 24,000 (in addition, 1,100 were sold in Canada)
Hazards: The refillable propane cylinders can leak propane gas, posing fire and explosion hazards.
Remedies: Refund
Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled propane cylinders and contact YSN Imports for a full refund or replacement propane cylinder.

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

Images:

Flame King 14.1 oz. refillable propane cylinder

Flame King 16.4 oz. refillable propane cylinder

Location of serial number

Little Kamper 16 oz. refillable propane cylinder

U-Haul 1 lb. refillable propane cylinders

Consumer Contact:

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.

Injuries:

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

Retailers:

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.