YSN Imports Recalls Refillable Propane Cylinders Due to Fire, Explosion Hazards

Refillable propane cylinders

Date of Recall

2017-07-13

CPSC Release Number

17-186

Manufactured In

Thailand

Units

About 24,000 (in addition, 1,100 were sold in Canada)

Distributor

YSN Imports Inc., DBA Flame King, of Gardena, Calif.

Importer

YSN Imports Inc., DBA Flame King, of Gardena, Calif.

Sold By

Ace Hardware, Home Depot, Kamps, Propane Depot, U-Haul and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites from November 2013 through September 2016 for between $10 and $15.

Problem/Hazard

The refillable propane cylinders can leak propane gas, posing fire and explosion hazards.

Injuries/Incidents

The firm has received two reports of the connecting valve starting to unscrew from the cylinder. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves Flame King, Little Kamper and U-Haul refillable propane cylinders used with outdoor appliances. The serial numbers are printed on the foot ring of the cylinder. The brand logo and size is printed on the front of the cylinder.

Brand	Size	Color	Serial Number Range
Flame King	14.1 oz.	blue	000001 through 004700
Flame King	16.4 oz.	green	000001 through 020800
Little Kamper	16 oz.	green	000001 through 020800
U-Haul	1 lb.	blue	000001 through 004700
U-Haul	1 lb.	green	000001 through 020800

Remedy

Refund

Consumer Contact

YSN Imports toll-free at 855-215-4970 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.flameking.com and click on "Recall Information" for more information.

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