CPSC recall · Reported December 28, 2017
Western Gas Recalls to Inspect Propane Gas Due To Fire and Burn Hazards
The recalled propane may not contain sufficient levels of odorant to help alert consumers to a gas leak. Failure to detect leaking gas can present fire, explosion and thermal burn…
Western Gas Partners LP, of The Woodlands, Texas recalled This recall involves under-odorized propane (LP) gas delivered to consumers' storage tank….
Western Gas Recalls to Inspect Propane Gas Due To Fire and Burn Hazards was recalled by Western Gas Partners LP, of The Woodlands, Texas in December 28, 2017. Reason: The recalled propane may not contain sufficient levels of odorant to help alert consumers to a gas leak. Fail…. Remedy: Consumers should not attempt to test the propane themselves. Instead, consumers who have …. Verify recall #18073 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Western Gas Partners LP, of The Woodlands, Texas issued this CPSC recall-The recalled propane may not contain sufficient levels of odorant to help alert consumers to a gas leak. Fail….
- None
- agency class
- December 28, 2017
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18073 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
This recall involves under-odorized propane (LP) gas delivered to consumers' storage tanks or sold at retail locations in portable cylinders (for use in recreational vehicles, barbeques, stoves and other appliances). Propane tanks that have been inspected for the level of odorant or have been refilled after November 2017 are not affected.
Reason for recall
The recalled propane may not contain sufficient levels of odorant to help alert consumers to a gas leak. Failure to detect leaking gas can present fire, explosion and thermal burn hazards.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should not attempt to test the propane themselves. Instead, consumers who have propane delivered to storage tanks should immediately contact their supplier or Western Gas to determine whether their propane is affected and arrange for a free inspection. If the inspection confirms the propane contains insufficient levels of odorant, Western Gas will promptly arrange for additional odorization or replacement of the under-odorized propane. Consumers who have purchased a portable cylinder should contact the retailer or the Western Gas hotline to determine whether their propane may be affected and if so, return the cylinder to the retailer for a replacement. If consumers do smell even a faint odor of gas or a gas leak, they should immediately leave the building and call 911 or their gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Do not light a match, turn on a light or switch on anything electrical.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 18073 |
| Date reported | December 28, 2017 |
| Date initiated | December 28, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Western Gas Partners LP, of The Woodlands, Texas |
| Affected scope | About 45.7 million gallons |
| 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 not attempt to test the propane themselves. Instead, consumers who have propane delivered to storage tanks shoul…
- Check the recall number (18073) 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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