Propane (LP) gas
Published March 12, 2009
Summary
CPSC records recall 09152, published March 12, 2009. Recalling firm: Valero Marketing & Supply Co., of San Antonio, Texas; Reported units: About 919,000 barrels.
What's the hazard
An odorant is added to propane to help alert customers to a propane gas leak, but this propane might not have the recommended level of odorant. Failure to detect leaking gas can present a fire, explosion or thermal burn hazard to consumers.
What to do
Consumers with propane purchased or delivered between January 2008 and October 2008 should immediately contact their propane gas suppliers or retail locations where home propane tank or portable cylinders were filled for testing of the propane and to receive additional odorant as needed.
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Recall details
- Brand
- Valero Marketing & Supply Co., of San Antonio, Texas
- Manufacturer
- Valero Marketing & Supply Co., of San Antonio, Texas
- Distributor
- Retail propane dealers listed in chart from January 2008 through October 2008.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Propane (LP) gas recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 09152 on March 12, 2009. Reported hazard: An odorant is added to propane to help alert customers to a propane gas leak, but this propane might not have the recommended level of odorant. Failure to detect leaking gas can present a fire, explosion or thermal burn hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers with propane purchased or delivered between January 2008 and October 2008 should immediately contact their propane gas suppliers or retail locations where home propane tank or portable cylinders were filled for testing of the propane and to receive additional odorant as needed.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Valero Marketing & Supply Co., of San Antonio, Texas.