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100# Vertical DOT Propane Cylinders
- Starting date:
- November 16, 2012
- Posting date:
- November 16, 2012
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Chemicals
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Flammability Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-15569
Affected products
100# Vertical DOT Propane Cylinders
Product description
This recall involves Manchester 100# Vertical DOT Propane Cylinders identifiable by the date codes 1-12 through 9-12 and the following model numbers:
- 14281TC.1
- 14281TC.11
- 14281TC.17
- 14281TC.25
- 14281TC.23
The product is constructed of steel, the cylinder body height is 104.14 centimetres (41 inches) (not including collar and valve), and 38.3 centimetres (15.06 inches) in diameter and is equipped with a collar and a single vapour POL valve.
Hazard identified
A small percentage of cylinders produced between January 2012 through to September 2012 have been found to have very small leaks at the threaded connection between the cylinder and valve.
There have been no known incidents reported to Manchester Tanks to date.
Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of the recalled cylinders.
Number sold
Approximately 6,954 units of the recalled cylinders were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled cylinders were sold from February 2012 to September 2012.
Place of origin
Manufactured in the United States of America.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Manchester Tank & Equipment Company
Franklin
Tennessee
UNITED STATES
Tel: 1-800-640-6327
- Distributor
-
National Energy Equipment Inc.
Nepean
Ontario
CANADA
- Distributor
-
Tractor Supply Canada
London
Ontario
CANADA
What you should do
Consumers should immediately check the date code to determine whether or not the product was made within the date range beginning January 2012 through September 2012. If it is, they should contact Manchester.
For more instructions regarding the appropriate corrective action to be taken, consumers may contact Manchester Tank & Equipment Company at 1-800-640-6327.