CPSC recall · Reported April 9, 2013
Manchester Tank & Equipment Company Recalls Propane Cylinders Due to Fire Hazard
Fuel can leak from the thread connection between the cylinder and valve, posing a fire hazard if exposed to an ignition source.
Manchester Tank & Equipment Company, of Elkhart, Ind. recalled The recalled Manchester Tank & Equipment Company cylinders included in the recall were ma….
Manchester Tank & Equipment Company Recalls Propane Cylinders Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Manchester Tank & Equipment Company, of Elkhart, Ind. in April 9, 2013. Reason: Fuel can leak from the thread connection between the cylinder and valve, posing a fire hazard if exposed to a…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the propane cylinders and call Manchester or go to the firm's…. Verify recall #13164 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Manchester Tank & Equipment Company, of Elkhart, Ind. issued this CPSC recall-Fuel can leak from the thread connection between the cylinder and valve, posing a fire hazard if exposed to a….
- None
- agency class
- April 9, 2013
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13164 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.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The recalled Manchester Tank & Equipment Company cylinders included in the recall were manufactured January through September 2012. The date of manufacture is printed on the collar by month and year, so "6 * 12" represents June 2012. The name Manchester and the water capacity "WC238#" are also pressed into the collar. These gray 100-pound DOT propane cylinders measure about 41" high and about 15" in diameter. Manchester 100-pound propane cylinders with a green dot on the hand-wheel on the top of the cylinder are not included in the recall.
Reason for recall
Fuel can leak from the thread connection between the cylinder and valve, posing a fire hazard if exposed to an ignition source.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the propane cylinders and call Manchester or go to the firm's website for instructions on having their gas cylinder inspected by a qualified propane equipment dealer and repaired if needed. A list of propane equipment distributors, RV distributors and retail distributors are listed on the firm's website at www.mantank.com on the "Distributors" page.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 13164 |
| Date reported | April 9, 2013 |
| Date initiated | April 9, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Manchester Tank & Equipment Company, of Elkhart, Ind. |
| Affected scope | About 7,500 |
| 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 should stop using the propane cylinders and call Manchester or go to the firm's website for instructions on having thei…
- Check the recall number (13164) 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
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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