CPSC, R4 Technical Center Announce Recall of Propane Cylinders

Recalled August 30, 2000 · CPSC recall 00173 · R4 Technical Center

Hazard

These cylinders can have missing or damaged internal seals in the cylinder valves. Propane can leak, posing a risk of fire, explosion and burn injuries.

Remedy

Consumers with the recalled valves should check for leaks by following the "Connection Instructions" on the cylinder's label. If the valve is leaking, turn it off immediately, and call the R4 Technical Center to receive a free replacement cylinder.

Units

4,700

Incidents / injuries

R4 Technical Center has not received any reports of injuries.

Description

These propane cylinders have a sleeve over the tank with the writing "Blue Rhino" and a drawing of a blue rhinoceros. The recalled cylinders have either three stars arranged in a triangular shape under the top knob of the valve or the writing "B-75-3" on the side of the valve.

What to do

Contact

Call the R4 Technical Center toll-free at (866) 802-4492 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to receive a free replacement cylinder. If you cannot access the toll-free number from your calling area, contact Blue Rhino at (800) 258-7466.

Product

Blue Rhino propane cylinders

Manufacturer(s)

R4 Technical Center - North Carolina LLC, of Hamptonville, N.C.

Retailers

Home center, discount department and hardware stores, and gas stations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Florida and Mississippi sold these propane cylinders, from May 2000 through July 2000, for about $40 to $60 for a tank or $13 to $16 for a tank exchange.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →