Western Gas Recalls to Inspect Propane Gas Due To Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2017-12-28 · 18073
Hazards
The recalled propane may not contain sufficient levels of odorant to help alert consumers to a gas leak. Failure to detect leaking gas can present fire, explosion and thermal burn hazards.
Recall
Number
18073
Date
2017-12-28
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Propane (LP) Gas
Remedies
Options
Replace; Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Western Gas Partners LP, of The Woodlands, Texas
Retailer(s)
Distributed in Colorado, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming, delivered by various companies and sold by various retailers from April 2015 through October 2017.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
This recall involves under-odorized propane (LP) gas delivered to consumers' storage tanks or sold at retail locations in portable cylinders (for use in recreational vehicles, barbeques, stoves and other appliances). Propane tanks that have been inspected for the level of odorant or have been refilled after November 2017 are not affected.