Western Gas Partners LP is recalling approximately 45.7 million gallons of propane (LP) gas because it may not contain enough odorant to alert consumers to a gas leak. This recall includes propane delivered to residential storage tanks and propane sold in portable cylinders for use with barbeques, stoves, and recreational vehicles. Propane sold or delivered between April 2015 and October 2017 is affected, unless the tanks were inspected or refilled after November 2017. Western Gas is offering free inspections and will replace or add odorant to any propane found to be under-odorized.
The lack of sufficient odorant means consumers may not be able to smell a gas leak, which can lead to fires, explosions, and thermal burn hazards. While no injuries have been reported, the inability to detect a leak poses a significant safety risk.
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.
Example of a typical portable cylinder
Example of a typical small storage tank
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response