CPSC, AmeriGas Propane L.P. Announce Another Recall of Propane Cylinders
⚠ 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-458.
These 20-pound AmeriGas propane cylinders are white, and at the time of purchase, had a red, white and blue shrink-wrapped sleeve around them with the names "AmeriGas," "Prefilled Propane Xchange" and "PPX(r)" on them. Cylinders bearing a blue ink six-digit code just below the collar beginning with the letter X and ending with the number 7 are not included in this recall. As a reminder to all consumers, propane cylinders should not be stored or used indoors or in confined spaces. If you see, hear or smell leaking propane, immediately move far away from the cylinder and call the fire department from another location.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-458.
Consumers who purchased or exchanged one of these AmeriGas propane cylinders should not use their propane appliances, and should not disconnect or transport the cylinder. Consumers should contact AmeriGas for instructions on getting their gas cylinder inspected, and replaced if needed. An AmeriGas representative will contact the consumers to arrange for a cylinder inspection and exchange it for a properly filled tank, if necessary.
✅ 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 Home Center, Hardware, Grocery And Convenience Stores And Service Stations Sold Or Exchanged These Propane Cylinders In 19 Northeast Ohio Counties, From December 2000 Through February 15, 2001. The Cylinders Sold For Between $44 And $48, And Cost About $14 To Exchange. The Recalled Cylinders Were Sold Or Exchanged In Ohio's Ashland, Ashtabula, Carroll, Columbiana, Cuyahoga, Erie, Geauga, Holmes, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Mahoning, Portage, Richland, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, Tuscarawas And Wayne Counties. 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-458.
Consumers should call the AmeriGas toll-free hotline immediately at (888) 428-9779 anytime or check the AmeriGas website at www.amerigas.com
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Home Center, Hardware, Grocery And Convenience Stores And Service Stations Sold Or Exchanged These Propane Cylinders In 19 Northeast Ohio Counties, From December 2000 Through February 15, 2001. The Cylinders Sold For Between $44 And $48, And Cost About $14 To Exchange. The Recalled Cylinders Were Sold Or Exchanged In Ohio's Ashland, Ashtabula, Carroll, Columbiana, Cuyahoga, Erie, Geauga, Holmes, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Mahoning, Portage, Richland, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, Tuscarawas And Wayne Counties. Recall FAQ
Home Center, Hardware, Grocery And Convenience Stores And Service Stations Sold Or Exchanged These Propane Cylinders In 19 Northeast Ohio Counties, From December 2000 Through February 15, 2001. The Cylinders Sold For Between $44 And $48, And Cost About $14 To Exchange. The Recalled Cylinders Were Sold Or Exchanged In Ohio's Ashland, Ashtabula, Carroll, Columbiana, Cuyahoga, Erie, Geauga, Holmes, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Mahoning, Portage, Richland, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, Tuscarawas And Wayne Counties. is the subject of a fuel recall: CPSC, AmeriGas Propane L.P. Announce Another Recall of Propane Cylinders. The notice was published on February 21, 2001 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 1,600 units are potentially affected.