CPSC recall · Reported February 23, 2012
Gas Cylinders Recalled by Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin Due to Fire Hazard
The seal on the cylinders can leak after torches or other fuel consuming equipment are disconnected from them, posing a fire hazard.
Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin, LLC, of Chilton, Wis. recalled The cylinders contain propylene gas and are used for soldering, brazing, cutting and weld….
Gas Cylinders Recalled by Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin, LLC, of Chilton, Wis. in February 23, 2012. Reason: The seal on the cylinders can leak after torches or other fuel consuming equipment are disconnected from them…. Remedy: Unused cylinders: If the cylinder has never been connected to a torch or other device, do…. Verify recall #12117 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin, LLC, of Chilton, Wis. issued this CPSC recall-The seal on the cylinders can leak after torches or other fuel consuming equipment are disconnected from them….
- None
- agency class
- 29.0M units
- affected scope
- February 23, 2012
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12117 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope (see the Recall Profile below) places it in the million-unit bracket that typically triggers nationwide consumer alerts and retailer sweeps. 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
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
Reason for recall
The seal on the cylinders can leak after torches or other fuel consuming equipment are disconnected from them, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Unused cylinders: If the cylinder has never been connected to a torch or other device, do not use cylinder. Return cylinder to store where it was purchased for exchange or full refund. Partially-used cylinder currently connected to torch or other device:Do not disconnect torch or other device. Take outdoors and ignite the torch and burn off entire contents* of the cylinder. Disconnect the torch from empty cylinder and dispose of empty cylinder per cylinder label instructions or return it to store where it was purchased for exchange or a full refund. Partially-used cylinder NOT connected to a torch or other device now: Take cylinder outdoors. Leak test top of the cylinder with soapy water. If bubbles develop, attach the torch. Ignite the torch and burn off entire contents* of the cylinder. Remove the torch from empty cylinder and dispose of empty cylinder per cylinder label instructions or return it to the store where it was purchased for exchange or a full refund. If no bubbles develop, do not use cylinder. Return it to the store where it was purchased for exchange or a full refund. *NEVER LEAVE LIT TORCH AND CYLINDER UNATTENDED. USE TORCH ONLY IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 12117 |
| Date reported | February 23, 2012 |
| Date initiated | February 23, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin, LLC, of Chilton, Wis. |
| Affected scope | 29,026,000 units in the U.S.; 1,371,100 units in Canada |
| 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
Unused cylinders: If the cylinder has never been connected to a torch or other device, do not use cylinder. Return cylinder to st…
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