Propane Storage Tanks Recalled By American Welding & Tank Due to Risk of Gas Leak; Can Pose Fire and Burn Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-07-11 · 08594
Hazards
An odorant is added to propane to help alert customers to propane leaks, but rust inside a propane tank can cause the odor to fade. Some converted above-ground to underground tanks can have an increased susceptibility to odor fade, causing consumers to be unable to detect the odor of propane in the event of a gas leak. This can pose a fire and burn hazard to consumers, if there is a leak in the propane gas system.
Recall
Number
08594
Date
2008-07-11
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Conversion Underground Propane Storage Tanks
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
American Welding & Tank LLC, of Jesup, Ga.
Retailer(s)
Retail propane dealers in the eastern United States, from January 2005 through April 2008.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
The recall includes 120-gallon to 1,000-gallon underground propane storage tanks which were previously converted from above-ground to underground storage tanks in the period of January 2005 through April 2008.