# Gas Cylinders Recalled by Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin Due to Fire Hazard
> **CPSC recall** · 2012-02-23 · 12117 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 12117
- **Date:** 2012-02-23
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Map Pro, Propylene and MAPP Gas Cylinders

## Hazards

The seal on the cylinders can leak after torches or other fuel consuming equipment are disconnected from them, posing a fire hazard.

## Remedies

New Instructions; Replace; Refund

## Manufacturer(s)

Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin, LLC, of Chilton, Wis.

## Retailer(s)

Various plumbing/HVAC distributors, Home Depot, Lowes and Ace Hardware Stores nationwide and in Canada from October 2004 through January 2012 for about $7 to 13 for cylinders and $45 to 75 for the torch kits.

## Country of manufacture

United States

## Description

The cylinders contain propylene gas and are used for soldering, brazing, cutting and welding. They contain 14.1 oz Map-Pro, 14.1 oz Propylene or 16 oz MAPP (Methyl Acetylene Propadiene Stabilized). The cylinders are approximately 3" in diameter and 11" tall and are either yellow or black in color. They were sold alone and in kits that include a torch and a cylinder. The cylinders and torch kits have a variety of labels, including: ACE ASCO BENCHMARK® BERNZOMATIC® CRAFTSMAN® EMC EXPRESS Firepower® GENTEC® GOSS® HOTERY Jones Stephens Corp LENOX® Mag-Torch® MAGNA® Mastercraft® and TURNER® Master Mechanic® MAPP NAPA BERNZOMATIC® PREST-O-LITE® RONA ROTHENBERGER SUPER-EGO SureFire™ TurboTorch® UNIWELD® WORTHINGTON MAPP® GAS WORTHINGTON MAP/Pro™ WORTHINGTON PROPYLENE

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Gas-Cylinders-Recalled-by-Worthington-Cylinders-Wisconsin-Due-to-Fire-Hazard)
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