EVAS 20 lb. Propane Exchange Tanks Recalled by Worthington Enterprises Due to Fire Hazard

The recalled propane exchange cylinders could leak gas, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 24124
Affected scope: About 146,160

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

AmeriGas, of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania recalled This recall involves EVAS 20-lb. propane exchange cylinders with model number EVAS - M085….

EVAS 20 lb. Propane Exchange Tanks Recalled by Worthington Enterprises Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by AmeriGas, of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania in February 22, 2024. Reason: The recalled propane exchange cylinders could leak gas, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled EVAS 20-lb. propane cylinders immediately, close…. Verify recall #24124 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

AmeriGas, of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania issued this CPSC recall-The recalled propane exchange cylinders could leak gas, posing a fire hazard..

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agency class: February 22, 2024
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #24124 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.

Product description

This recall involves EVAS 20-lb. propane exchange cylinders with model number EVAS - M0859, a serial number beginning with a "W," and a date code of either "06-23" or "07-23." The model number, serial number, and date code are stamped on the collar of the cylinder. While the cylinders were initially sold with an AmeriGas label, consumers could have exchanged these cylinders with other propane distributors who would have then placed their own branded sleeve/label on them.

Reason for recall

The recalled propane exchange cylinders could leak gas, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled EVAS 20-lb. propane cylinders immediately, close the top valve completely and return them to any AmeriGas Propane Exchange retail location for a free replacement. Consumers can find exchange retail locations at https://www.amerigas.com/locations/find-propane. Worthington advises consumers to close the valve on top of the cylinder completely when returning them.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	24124
Date reported	February 22, 2024
Date initiated	February 22, 2024
Recalling firm	AmeriGas, of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Affected scope	About 146,160
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 recalled EVAS 20-lb. propane cylinders immediately, close the top valve completely and return the…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

The recalled propane exchange cylinders could leak gas, posing a fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 22, 2024. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 24124.

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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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