Manchester Tank & Equipment Company Recalls Propane Cylinders Due to Fire Hazard
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1353.
The recalled Manchester Tank & Equipment Company cylinders included in the recall were manufactured January through September 2012. The date of manufacture is printed on the collar by month and year, so "6 * 12" represents June 2012. The name Manchester and the water capacity "WC238#" are also pressed into the collar. These gray 100-pound DOT propane cylinders measure about 41" high and about 15" in diameter. Manchester 100-pound propane cylinders with a green dot on the hand-wheel on the top of the cylinder are not included in the recall.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1353.
Consumers should stop using the propane cylinders and call Manchester or go to the firm's website for instructions on having their gas cylinder inspected by a qualified propane equipment dealer and repaired if needed. A list of propane equipment distributors, RV distributors and retail distributors are listed on the firm's website at www.mantank.com on the "Distributors" page.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Nationwide At Propane Dealers And Distributors, Hardware Stores Including Ace, True Value And Tractor Supply, Welding Equipment Supply Stores, Farm And Home Stores, And Equipment Rental Outlets From January 2012 Through March 2013 For Between $140 And $170. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1353.
Manchester Tank and Equipment Co. at (800) 640-6327 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.mantank.com and click on the "News" page for more information.
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Nationwide At Propane Dealers And Distributors, Hardware Stores Including Ace, True Value And Tractor Supply, Welding Equipment Supply Stores, Farm And Home Stores, And Equipment Rental Outlets From January 2012 Through March 2013 For Between $140 And $170. Recall FAQ
Nationwide At Propane Dealers And Distributors, Hardware Stores Including Ace, True Value And Tractor Supply, Welding Equipment Supply Stores, Farm And Home Stores, And Equipment Rental Outlets From January 2012 Through March 2013 For Between $140 And $170. is the subject of a fuel recall: Manchester Tank & Equipment Company Recalls Propane Cylinders Due to Fire Hazard. The notice was published on April 9, 2013 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 7,500 units are potentially affected.