Recalls / 2017-07-13

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

17186 · Recalled 2017-07-13 · CPSC page

Flame King 14.1 oz. refillable 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

Hazards

The refillable propane cylinders can leak propane gas, posing fire and explosion hazards.

Reported injuries

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

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled propane cylinders and contact YSN Imports for a full refund or replacement propane cylinder.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Refillable propane cylinders		About 24,000 (in addition, 1,100 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Importer: YSN Imports Inc., DBA Flame King, of Gardena, Calif.
Distributor: YSN Imports Inc., DBA Flame King, of Gardena, Calif.
Made in: Thailand
Sold at: Ace Hardware, Home Depot, Kamps, Propane Depot, U-Haul, other, online at Amazon.com, other websites, $15.

Consumer contact

YSN Imports toll-free at 855-215-4970 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at flameking7685@stericycle.com or online at www.flameking.com and click on "Recall Information" for more information.

More images

Flame King 16.4 oz. refillable propane cylinder

Little Kamper 16 oz. refillable propane cylinder

U-Haul 1 lb. refillable propane cylinders

Source: CPSC recall 17186. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.