Recalls / 2024-02-22

EVAS 20 lb. Propane Exchange Tanks Recalled by Worthington Enterprises Due to Fire Hazard

24124 · Recalled 2024-02-22 · CPSC page

Recalled EVAS 20-lb. propane exchange cylinder

Description

This recall involves EVAS 20-lb. propane exchange cylinders with model number EVAS - M0859, a serial number beginning with a "W," and a date code of either "06-23" or "07-23." The model number, serial number, and date code are stamped on the collar of the cylinder. While the cylinders were initially sold with an AmeriGas label, consumers could have exchanged these cylinders with other propane distributors who would have then placed their own branded sleeve/label on them.

Hazards

The recalled propane exchange cylinders could leak gas, posing a fire hazard.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled EVAS 20-lb. propane cylinders immediately, close the top valve completely and return them to any AmeriGas Propane Exchange retail location for a free replacement. Consumers can find exchange retail locations at https://www.amerigas.com/locations/find-propane. Worthington advises consumers to close the valve on top of the cylinder completely when returning them.

Products

Name	Model	Units
EVAS 20-lb. propane exchange cylinders		About 146,160

Parties

Importer: Worthington Enterprises, of Columbus, Ohio
Distributor: AmeriGas, of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Made in: Turkey
Sold at: AmeriGas' propane cylinder exchange suppliers in New Hampshire, Eastern Massachusetts (Boston Metropolitan) area, for, $80.

Consumer contact

Worthington toll-free at 888-520-1304 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET, via email at propanecylinders@realtimeresults.net, or online at https://www.recallrtr.com/PropaneCylinders.

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Source: CPSC recall 24124. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.