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Propane Storage Tanks Recalled By American Welding & Tank Due to Risk of Gas Leak; Can Pose Fire and Burn Hazard

Reported: July 11, 2008 Initiated: July 11, 2008 #08594

Product Description

The recall includes 120-gallon to 1,000-gallon underground propane storage tanks which were previously converted from above-ground to underground storage tanks in the period of January 2005 through April 2008.

Reason for Recall

An odorant is added to propane to help alert customers to propane leaks, but rust inside a propane tank can cause the odor to fade. Some converted above-ground to underground tanks can have an increased susceptibility to odor fade, causing consumers to be unable to detect the odor of propane in the event of a gas leak. This can pose a fire and burn hazard to consumers, if there is a leak in the propane gas system.

Remedy

Necessary repairs will be performed at the tank by the retail propane company. Known retail propane companies that sold the recalled tanks have been notified directly of the recall and will contact consumers directly.

Details

Units Affected
About 11,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Propane-Storage-Tanks-Recalled-By-American-Welding--Tank-Due-to-Risk-of-Gas-Leak-Can-Pose-Fire-and-Burn-Hazard

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The recall includes 120-gallon to 1,000-gallon underground propane storage tanks which were previously converted from above-ground to underground storage tanks in the period of January 2005 through April 2008.. Recalled by American Welding & Tank LLC, of Jesup, Ga.. Units affected: About 11,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
An odorant is added to propane to help alert customers to propane leaks, but rust inside a propane tank can cause the odor to fade. Some converted above-ground to underground tanks can have an increased susceptibility to odor fade, causing consumers to be unable to detect the odor of propane in the event of a gas leak. This can pose a fire and burn hazard to consumers, if there is a leak in the propane gas system.
What should consumers do? ▼
Necessary repairs will be performed at the tank by the retail propane company. Known retail propane companies that sold the recalled tanks have been notified directly of the recall and will contact consumers directly.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 11, 2008. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 08594.

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