Conversion Underground Propane Storage Tanks
Published July 11, 2008
Summary
CPSC records recall 08594, published July 11, 2008. Recalling firm: American Welding & Tank LLC, of Jesup, Ga.; Reported units: About 11,000.
What's the hazard
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 to 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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- American Welding & Tank LLC, of Jesup, Ga.
- Manufacturer
- American Welding & Tank LLC, of Jesup, Ga.
- Distributor
- Retail propane dealers in the eastern United States, from January 2005 through April 2008.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Conversion Underground Propane Storage Tanks recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 08594 on July 11, 2008. Reported hazard: 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 I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: American Welding & Tank LLC, of Jesup, Ga..