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

Agency Publication Date: July 13, 2017

Summary

Approximately 24,000 Flame King, Little Kamper, and U-Haul refillable propane cylinders used for outdoor appliances are being recalled because they can leak propane gas. The firm has received two reports of the connecting valve starting to unscrew from the cylinder, which can cause these leaks. The affected cylinders were sold in various sizes and colors at Ace Hardware, Home Depot, U-Haul, and online at Amazon.com between November 2013 and September 2016. Consumers should immediately stop using these cylinders and contact YSN Imports for a full refund or a replacement unit.

Risk

The connecting valve can unscrew from the cylinder, causing propane gas to leak. This poses a significant danger of fire and explosion if the gas is ignited by a nearby heat source or flame.

What You Should Do

Check the foot ring (the metal base) of your propane cylinder for the serial number to see if it falls within the recalled ranges.
For blue Flame King (14.1 oz.) and blue U-Haul (1 lb.) cylinders, check for serial numbers 000001 through 004700.
For green Flame King (16.4 oz.), green Little Kamper (16 oz.), and green U-Haul (1 lb.) cylinders, check for serial numbers 000001 through 020800.
Immediately stop using any propane cylinder that matches these brand, color, and serial number combinations.
Contact YSN Imports toll-free at 855-215-4970 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email flameking7685@stericycle.com to receive a full refund or a replacement cylinder.
Visit www.flameking.com and click on 'Recall Information' for additional details on how to return or replace your product.
Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 for further assistance or to report any additional incidents.

Your Remedy Options

Refund, Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled propane cylinders and contact YSN Imports for a full refund or replacement propane cylinder.

Contact: YSN Imports toll-free at 855-215-4970 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at flameking7685@stericycle.com or online at www.flameking.com and click on "Recall Information" for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Flame King Refillable Propane Cylinder (14.1 oz.)

Lot Numbers:

Serial numbers 000001 through 004700

Date Ranges: Sold November 2013 through September 2016

Product: Flame King Refillable Propane Cylinder (16.4 oz.)

Lot Numbers:

Serial numbers 000001 through 020800

Date Ranges: Sold November 2013 through September 2016

Product: Little Kamper Refillable Propane Cylinder (16 oz.)

Lot Numbers:

Serial numbers 000001 through 020800

Date Ranges: Sold November 2013 through September 2016

Product: U-Haul Refillable Propane Cylinder (1 lb. blue)

Lot Numbers:

Serial numbers 000001 through 004700

Date Ranges: Sold November 2013 through September 2016

Product: U-Haul Refillable Propane Cylinder (1 lb. green)

Lot Numbers:

Serial numbers 000001 through 020800

Date Ranges: Sold November 2013 through September 2016

Product Images

Flame King 14.1 oz. refillable propane cylinder

Flame King 16.4 oz. refillable propane cylinder

Location of serial number

Little Kamper 16 oz. refillable propane cylinder

U-Haul 1 lb. refillable propane cylinders

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall ID: 17186

Status: Active

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.

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

Manufactured In: Thailand

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

Distributed To: Nationwide

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

Agency Last Updated: July 13, 2017

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check the foot ring (the metal base) of your propane cylinder for the serial number to see if it falls within the recalled ranges.

For blue Flame King (14.1 oz.) and blue U-Haul (1 lb.) cylinders, check for serial numbers 000001 through 004700.

For green Flame King (16.4 oz.), green Little Kamper (16 oz.), and green U-Haul (1 lb.) cylinders, check for serial numbers 000001 through 020800.

Immediately stop using any propane cylinder that matches these brand, color, and serial number combinations.

Contact YSN Imports toll-free at 855-215-4970 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email flameking7685@stericycle.com to receive a full refund or a replacement cylinder.

Visit www.flameking.com and click on 'Recall Information' for additional details on how to return or replace your product.

Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 for further assistance or to report any additional incidents.

Your Remedy Options

Refund, Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled propane cylinders and contact YSN Imports for a full refund or replacement propane cylinder.

Affected Products

Product: Flame King Refillable Propane Cylinder (14.1 oz.)

Lot Numbers:

Serial numbers 000001 through 004700

Date Ranges: Sold November 2013 through September 2016

Product: Flame King Refillable Propane Cylinder (16.4 oz.)

Lot Numbers:

Serial numbers 000001 through 020800

Date Ranges: Sold November 2013 through September 2016

Product: Little Kamper Refillable Propane Cylinder (16 oz.)

Lot Numbers:

Serial numbers 000001 through 020800

Date Ranges: Sold November 2013 through September 2016

Product: U-Haul Refillable Propane Cylinder (1 lb. blue)

Lot Numbers:

Serial numbers 000001 through 004700

Date Ranges: Sold November 2013 through September 2016

Product: U-Haul Refillable Propane Cylinder (1 lb. green)

Lot Numbers:

Serial numbers 000001 through 020800

Date Ranges: Sold November 2013 through September 2016

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall ID: 17186

Status: Active

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

Manufactured In: Thailand

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

Distributed To: Nationwide

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

Agency Last Updated: July 13, 2017