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Western Gas Recalls to Inspect Propane Gas Due To Fire and Burn Hazards

This recall was issued December 28, 2017.

Company
Western Gas Partners Lp, Of The Woodlands, Texas
Posted
December 28, 2017
Recall Number
18073
Quantity
About 45.7 million gallons
Official Source
View on CPSC website ↗

Reason for Recall

The recalled propane may not contain sufficient levels of odorant to help alert consumers to a gas leak. Failure to detect leaking gas can present fire, explosion and thermal burn hazards.

Action Taken

Consumers should not attempt to test the propane themselves. Instead, consumers who have propane delivered to storage tanks should immediately contact their supplier or Western Gas to determine whether their propane is affected and arrange for a free inspection. If the inspection confirms the propane contains insufficient levels of odorant, Western Gas will promptly arrange for additional odorization or replacement of the under-odorized propane. Consumers who have purchased a portable cylinder should contact the retailer or the Western Gas hotline to determine whether their propane may be affected and if so, return the cylinder to the retailer for a replacement. If consumers do smell even a faint odor of gas or a gas leak, they should immediately leave the building and call 911 or their gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Do not light a match, turn on a light or switch on anything electrical.

Product Images

Example of a typical portable cylinder
Example of a typical portable cylinder
Example of a typical small storage tank
Example of a typical small storage tank