CPSC recall · Reported August 30, 2000
CPSC, R4 Technical Center Announce Recall of Propane Cylinders
These cylinders can have missing or damaged internal seals in the cylinder valves. Propane can leak, posing a risk of fire, explosion and burn injuries.
R4 Technical Center - North Carolina LLC, of Hamptonville, N.c. recalled These propane cylinders have a sleeve over the tank with the writing "Blue Rhino" and a d….
CPSC, R4 Technical Center Announce Recall of Propane Cylinders was recalled by R4 Technical Center - North Carolina LLC, of Hamptonville, N.c. in August 30, 2000. Reason: These cylinders can have missing or damaged internal seals in the cylinder valves. Propane can leak, posing a…. Remedy: Consumers with the recalled valves should check for leaks by following the "Connection In…. Verify recall #00173 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
R4 Technical Center - North Carolina LLC, of Hamptonville, N.c. issued this CPSC recall-These cylinders can have missing or damaged internal seals in the cylinder valves. Propane can leak, posing a….
- None
- agency class
- 5K units
- affected scope
- August 30, 2000
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00173 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
These propane cylinders have a sleeve over the tank with the writing "Blue Rhino" and a drawing of a blue rhinoceros. The recalled cylinders have either three stars arranged in a triangular shape under the top knob of the valve or the writing "B-75-3" on the side of the valve.
Reason for recall
These cylinders can have missing or damaged internal seals in the cylinder valves. Propane can leak, posing a risk of fire, explosion and burn injuries.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers with the recalled valves should check for leaks by following the "Connection Instructions" on the cylinder's label. If the valve is leaking, turn it off immediately, and call the R4 Technical Center to receive a free replacement cylinder.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 00173 |
| Date reported | August 30, 2000 |
| Date initiated | August 30, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | R4 Technical Center - North Carolina LLC, of Hamptonville, N.c. |
| Affected scope | 4,700 |
| 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 with the recalled valves should check for leaks by following the "Connection Instructions" on the cylinder's label. If …
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