CPSC recall · Reported July 28, 2000
CPSC, AmeriGas Propane L.P. Announce Recall of Propane Cylinders
Of these cylinders, about 10 could be overfilled, which can cause them to release flammable propane gas unexpectedly, posing a risk of fires and explosions.
AmeriGas Propane L.P., of Valley Forge, Pa. recalled An AmeriGas "Prefilled Propane Xchange" or "PPX"® gas grill cylinder is white, and at the….
CPSC, AmeriGas Propane L.P. Announce Recall of Propane Cylinders was recalled by AmeriGas Propane L.P., of Valley Forge, Pa. in July 28, 2000. Reason: Of these cylinders, about 10 could be overfilled, which can cause them to release flammable propane gas unexp…. Remedy: Consumers who purchased or exchanged one of these AmeriGas barbecue propane cylinders sho…. Verify recall #00152 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
AmeriGas Propane L.P., of Valley Forge, Pa. issued this CPSC recall-Of these cylinders, about 10 could be overfilled, which can cause them to release flammable propane gas unexp….
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- July 28, 2000
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00152 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
An AmeriGas "Prefilled Propane Xchange" or "PPX"® gas grill cylinder is white, and at the time of purchase, had a shrink-wrapped sleeve around it with the names "AmeriGas" and "PPX" on it. After investigating the source of the overfilled cylinders, AmeriGas determined the only AmeriGas office which delivered possibly overfilled cylinders to retail stores was its Trenton, Mich., office. No other AmeriGas location released overfilled cylinders to retailers or customers.
Reason for recall
Of these cylinders, about 10 could be overfilled, which can cause them to release flammable propane gas unexpectedly, posing a risk of fires and explosions.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers who purchased or exchanged one of these AmeriGas barbecue propane cylinders should not use their gas grills or other appliances, and should not disconnect or transport the cylinder. Consumers should call the AmeriGas for instructions on getting their gas cylinder inspected and replaced, if needed.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 00152 |
| Date reported | July 28, 2000 |
| Date initiated | July 28, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | AmeriGas Propane L.P., of Valley Forge, Pa. |
| Affected scope | About 100 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers who purchased or exchanged one of these AmeriGas barbecue propane cylinders should not use their gas grills or other ap…
- Check the recall number (00152) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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