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CPSC recall · Reported March 24, 2021

Flame King Recalls Hog 100-Pound Propane Cylinders Due to Fire Hazard

The propane cylinders manufactured with a handle below the weld on the side could leak propane gas, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #
21100
Affected scope
About 500
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The recall

issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall — The propane cylinders manufactured with a handle below the weld on the side could leak propane gas, posing a ….

Moderate
severity level
March 24, 2021
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #21100 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #21100) was formally reported on March 24, 2021. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. The recalling firm is not specified in the federal record. Federal records list the affected scope as About 500.

The documented reason for this recall is: The propane cylinders manufactured with a handle below the weld on the side could leak propane gas, posing a fire hazard. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled propane cylinders and contact Flame King for a full refund or free replacement. — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction 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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Where this recall sits in the database

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 83,949 recalls in the database, 21,198 are high severity, 58,883 moderate, and 3,868 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 500

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

This recall involves involves Hog 100-pound Propane Cylinders. The cylinders are white and have built-in wheels. The cylinders can be identified by serial numbers 000001 through 002800, stamped on the unit's collar. UPC 850015730016 and SKU YSN100HOG are printed on the box. There is a sticker on the cylinders with a warning not to fill unless the unit is standing up.

Reason for recall

The propane cylinders manufactured with a handle below the weld on the side could leak propane gas, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy — what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled propane cylinders and contact Flame King for a full refund or free replacement.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 21100
Date reported March 24, 2021
Date initiated March 24, 2021
Recalling firm Not disclosed
Affected scope About 500
Distribution Not disclosed
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Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves involves Hog 100-pound Propane Cylinders. The cylinders are white and have built-in wheels. The cylinders can be identified by serial numbers 000001 through 002800, stamped on the unit's collar. UPC 850015730016 and SKU YSN100HOG are printed on the box. There is a sticker on the cylinders with a warning not to fill unless the unit is standing up.. Units affected: About 500.
Why was this product recalled?
The propane cylinders manufactured with a handle below the weld on the side could leak propane gas, posing a fire hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled propane cylinders and contact Flame King for a full refund or free replacement.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 24, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 21100.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (21100) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Data Sources

Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: CPSC, reported March 24, 2021.

  • Source: FDA — Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and medical device recalls)
  • Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
  • Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)

Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.

Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA) Aggregated federal recall feeds Recall data normalized across FDA, CPSC and NHTSA feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type).